A major online fraud racket operating through a residential apartment in Patna has been exposed, revealing a structured cybercrime network that allegedly targeted victims across India under the guise of online gaming and gambling platforms. Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the case, while the alleged mastermind remains absconding.
According to officials, the operation was being run from a flat in a housing society under the Shastri Nagar police station area. Acting on a tip-off, police conducted a raid at Flat No. 404 in a building near Shivpuri, close to a local industrial site, and uncovered what investigators described as a “fraud factory” operating in a highly organized manner.
During the raid, police recovered 21 mobile phones, 24 SIM cards, multiple ATM cards, cheque books, bank passbooks, and two laptops, indicating the scale and coordination of the alleged operation.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the gang leader, identified as Ankit Kumar, recruited young individuals from various districts of Bihar on monthly salaries ranging between ₹15,000 and ₹30,000. These recruits were reportedly housed together and assigned specific roles within the operation.
The accused allegedly used online gaming and gambling platforms as bait to lure victims. Targets were contacted through social media, messaging applications, and phone calls, and were persuaded to invest or participate in gaming schemes that later resulted in financial fraud.
Police officials stated that victims were primarily located across different states, with a significant focus on South India. Investigators believe language barriers and geographic distance were exploited to avoid detection and facilitate deception.
Each member of the gang reportedly had a designated function, including making calls, engaging victims through chat platforms, and handling financial transactions. The operation was run in a structured manner resembling a corporate setup, with coded identities used to conceal real identities.
Authorities confirmed that the arrested individuals are being interrogated, while efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the absconding mastermind. Officials have also indicated that the network may have links to other states and potentially larger cybercrime syndicates.
Forensic examination of the seized electronic devices is currently in progress, and investigators expect further revelations regarding the scale and connections of the racket.
Police have urged the public to remain cautious of unsolicited offers related to online gaming, gambling, or investment schemes, warning that cyber fraud networks are increasingly adopting sophisticated methods to trap unsuspecting users.
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