In a recent case of cybercrime, three individuals from Kolkata were arrested for their involvement in a fraud case worth 1.19 crore rupees. The accused had hacked the email ID of a businessman named Amit Kumar Jani, who was associated with the bearing business in Ahmedabad, and then sent a request to change the SIM card. By obtaining a new SIM card from the cellular company, they were able to get the OTP and commit the fraud by transferring the amount online.
What is Sim Swap Fraud ?
The Cybercrime Branch in Ahmedabad has identified the three accused as Atiqur Rahman Khan, Parvez Khan, and Mukhtar Ali. During the investigation, it was revealed that the accused had withdrawn 60 lakh rupees in cash from the bank account, and transactions worth lakhs of rupees were found in their bank accounts. There is also a possibility that Nigerian gangs were involved in this fraud case. Atiqur Khan was found to be working to extract home loans, personal loans, and insurance policies from the bank, while Parvez Ahmed was associated with the building construction business, and Muktar Ali was a wholesaler of cloth.
The investigation has revealed that the accused had cheated traders in other states, including Gujarat, by sim swapping crores of rupees. They would target people on weekends, as banks and telecom companies would be closed, making it easier for them to carry out the transactions.
The Cybercrime Branch has obtained a 7-day remand of the accused and is currently searching for other absconding individuals involved in this fraud case. This case highlights the importance of being vigilant about cybersecurity and taking necessary measures to protect personal and financial information from cybercriminals. It is crucial to stay informed and aware of the latest techniques and strategies used by cybercriminals to avoid falling prey to their fraudulent activities.
