Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Uttarakhand Police Bust Interstate Cybergang, Recover Rs 3.37 Crore
Imagine some tricksters who wanted to steal money from people's phones.
The police in Uttarakhand found four of these tricksters.
These tricksters would send special links to people on social media that, when clicked, would let them into their phones.
Once inside, they would take money from the people's bank accounts.
They sent the stolen money through many different accounts, like secret hiding places, so the police couldn't easily find them.
The police stopped them while they were driving and found many phones, secret SIM cards, and bank cards.
They believe these tricksters stole a lot of money, about 3.37 crore rupees.
The police took away their phones and the car they were using to stop them from doing more harm.
Uttarakhand Police arrested four members of an interstate cybercrime network.
The gang allegedly hacked into people's phones by sending APK files via social media.
Suspicious transactions totaling Rs 3.37 crore have been linked to the network.
The accused transferred money to 'mule accounts' to conceal their identities.
Police seized multiple mobile phones, SIM cards, identity documents, and bank-related items, along with the vehicle used by the suspects.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Police have arrested four members of an interstate cybercrime network.
- What
- The police busted a cybercrime network that allegedly hacked into people's phones and transferred money from their bank accounts, with suspicious transactions totaling Rs 3.37 crore.
- When
- The arrests were made on Saturday, November 16 (assuming the report date of Nov 17), and police stated the findings on Sunday.
- Where
- The arrests were made at Bhediyapakhad mod in Do Gaon, Uttarakhand. The arrested individuals are from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The gang allegedly sent APK files via social media to gain access to victims' phones and transferred the stolen money to 'mule accounts' to hide their identities.
- Amount Involved
- Rs 3.37 crore in suspicious transactions
- Arrested Individuals
- Four members of an interstate cybercrime network
- Method of Operation
- Sent APK files via social media to hack phones, transferred money to 'mule accounts'
- Items Seized
- 11 phones, 9 SIM cards, Aadhaar and PAN cards, cheque books, QR codes, debit and credit cards, high-end smartphones, car
- Arrest Location
- Bhediyapakhad mod, Do Gaon, Uttarakhand
- Arrest Dates
- Saturday (November 16, 2024 - assuming the report date of Nov 17)
