Archive · 30 Jul 2026
West Bengal Police Arrest Nine in Rishra Cyber Fraud Racket
The West Bengal police raided three houses in the town of Rishra and arrested nine people who were part of a cyber fraud group.
The gang tricked people by promising them lottery wins or easy loans, then sent QR codes to collect money.
They used many phones and borrowed rooms from landlords.
Police found about 16.78 lakh rupees in stolen money and many phones and cards.
They are still looking for more people involved and will question the landlords who let the suspects stay.
West Bengal police arrested nine suspects in Rishra after a tip about suspicious mobile‑phone activity.
The gang lured victims with lottery and loan promises, sending QR codes for processing fees.
Police have registered 33 cyber fraud cases across West Bengal, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Odisha.
Estimated fraudulent transactions total about Rs 16.78 lakh, with 21 phones, 16 debit cards, and other banking items recovered.
Investigators plan to interrogate landlords and search for additional accomplices.
- Who
- West Bengal Police and nine arrested suspects
- What
- Cyber fraud racket involving lottery promises and pre‑approved loans
- When
- Recent raid; gang active for over 1.5 months
- Where
- Rishra, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India
- Why
- To stop fraudulent extortion and recover stolen funds
- Location
- Rishra, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India
- Arrests
- 9
- Fraud cases
- 33
- Estimated fraud amount
- Rs 16.78 lakh
- Recovered items
- 21 mobile phones, 16 debit cards, 1 metro card, 3 cheque books, 3 bank passbooks