Cyber Crime
UP STF Arrests Mastermind Behind ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Fraud Syndicate
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) has apprehended Suresh Kumar Sain, the alleged mastermind of a nationwide cyber fraud syndicate, at IGI Airport in New Delhi. The 43-year-old suspect, a school dropout from Rajasthan, had fled to Cambodia following a series of cyber scams, including the infamous ‘digital arrest’ frauds.
According to Vishal Vikram Singh, Additional SP, STF, Suresh led a sophisticated network of criminals who impersonated officials from the CBI, Narcotics Bureau, and Crime Branch to intimidate and defraud victims. Using fear and manipulation, the syndicate coerced individuals into believing they were under investigation, extorting large sums of money from them in the process.
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The STF’s investigation revealed that Suresh had orchestrated numerous scams across India before fleeing the country to evade capture. His operations involved creating false identities and leveraging advanced tactics to exploit victims’ vulnerabilities.
Upon his arrest, the STF recovered multiple items, including Cambodian employment cards, SIM cards, an ATM card from Cambodia’s ABA Bank, and $160 in cash.
Suresh’s capture marks a significant breakthrough in the crackdown on cybercrime in the state. The STF is now working to dismantle the broader network of operatives linked to the syndicate and has urged the public to remain vigilant against similar scams. The arrest underscores the growing global dimensions of cybercrime and the commitment of Indian law enforcement to pursue criminals beyond national borders.
