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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Bareilly co director rents out firm's account to fraudsters, held for aiding Rs 3.2cr cyber fraud
Bareilly: Police on Monday arrested the director of a Bareilly-based company for renting out his firm's bank account to cybercriminals, who used it to siphon Rs 3.2 crore from victims across 11 states. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The money was converted to USDT cryptocurrency and routed to wallets operating from Hong Kong, complicating recovery efforts. Bareilly police said Pradeep Kumar Singh, director of Narayani Infratech, took Rs 75,000 in advance for allowing his firm's account to be used for fraud, with the remaining promised payment yet to be made. Police across Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and other states had been tracking him. Cybercell SHO Dinesh Sharma told TOI, "Our investigation found that Rs 3.2 crore obtained through fraud were transferred to Narayani Infratech's bank account on June 18 and 19. Of this, Rs 1.1 crore came from the account of a scientist posted at IVRI Bareilly who was digitally arrested by the fraudsters. The remaining amount was sent through fraud from other states. On June 20, the entire amount was withdrawn from the account, which was then frozen. " Investigators seized three mobile phones, an Aadhaar card, a PAN card, and a crypto wallet from the suspects. They are analysing the wallet to establish links to an international network, which initial findings suggest operates from China. SP (crime) Manish Sonkar said, "The investigation is progressing and the entire network will soon be dismantled. Nine suspects have been sent to jail in this case. Besides Pradeep, Mahfooz and Aman were also arrested and jailed on Sunday. Previously, the following six suspects from Lucknow, Mirzapur, Budaun, and other districts were also sent to jail."
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
Cyber fraud mastermind held in Bareilly; Rs 3.2 crore sent to crypto accounts abroad: scam linked to 11 states
Representative Image BAREILLY: In a major breakthrough, Bareilly police on Monday arrested Pradeep Kumar Singh, the director of Narayani Infratech, who was a key player in a cyber fraud network spanning 11 states. The investigation revealed that Pradeep rented out his company's bank account to cybercriminals for Rs 20 lakh. Through this account, illegal transactions worth Rs 3.2 crore were conducted. It was found that the fraudsters converted the duped money into USDT cryptocurrency and transferred it into wallets operating from Hong Kong, making it difficult for the police to recover the money. Bareilly's Cyber Cell SHO Dinesh Sharma told TOI, 'Pradeep received an advance of Rs 75,000 but was apprehended before receiving the remaining amount. Following his arrest, police from other states are also preparing to take him into remand custody. Police from Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu , Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and other states were pursuing this fraudster, but Bareilly police succeeded in capturing him." Sharma further said, 'Rs 3.2 crore were transferred into a single account of Pradeep's company. The investigation found that on June 18 and 19, Rs 3.2 crore obtained through fraud were transferred to Narayani Infratech's bank account. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Turn Nervous Into Natural – Book a Free Demo Today Planet Spark Book Now Undo Of this, Rs 1.10 crore came from the account of a scientist posted at IVRI Bareilly who was digitally arrested by the fraudsters. The remaining amount was sent through fraud from other states. On June 20, the entire amount was withdrawn from the account, which was then frozen." Three mobile phones, an Aadhaar card, a PAN card, and a crypto wallet were recovered from the arrested suspects. The crypto wallet is being investigated, which could confirm an international network. Initial investigations suggest that this cyber fraud ring operates from China. SP Crime Manish Sonkar said, 'The investigation is progressing rapidly and the entire network will soon be dismantled. A total of nine suspects have been sent to jail in this case. Besides Pradeep, Mahfooz and Aman were also arrested and jailed on Sunday. Previously, the following six suspects from Lucknow, Mirzapur, Budaun, and other districts were also sent to jail."
News18
18 hours ago
- News18
Retired Scientist Duped Of ₹1.29 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam; Two Held In Lucknow
Last Updated: According to officials, UP STF has arrested two individuals—Pradeep Kumar Singh and Mahfooz—from Shaheed Path in Lucknow in connection with the case. In a case of cyber fraud from the national capital, a retired scientist was duped of ₹1.29 crore by fraudsters posing as CBI officers who threatened him with a fake 'digital arrest." The scam has prompted serious concerns about rising cybercrime targeting senior citizens and professionals. According to officials, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two individuals, Pradeep Kumar Singh and Mahfooz, from Shaheed Path in Lucknow in connection with the case. The accused had allegedly coerced the victim, Sukdev Nandi, into transferring the huge sum under fear of arrest and legal consequences. Pradeep Kumar Singh is the director of a company named Narayani Infra Developer Private Limited. Investigations revealed that he received the defrauded amount in his company's ICICI Bank corporate account. Notably, Singh was also compensated in cryptocurrency for his role in the fraud and received 871 units of crypto via the Binance app, according to the STF. Mahfooz, the second accused, also received ₹9 lakh from the defrauded sum in his bank account. Authorities suspect that the money was laundered through multiple layers and converted to digital currency to evade detection. The case was initially registered in Bareilly and is currently being probed by the Bareilly Cyber Crime Cell. Several other suspects remain at large, and the STF has been tasked with tracking them down. The scam came to light after Sukdev Nandi, the retired scientist, filed a complaint stating that he was impersonated and threatened by someone claiming to be a CBI officer. Fearing arrest and public embarrassment, he complied with the fraudsters' instructions and transferred the money. Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious and not respond to coercive calls from individuals posing as government officials. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 11:06 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Digi Arrest: STF nabs two for duping scientist of ₹1.29 crore
Lucknow: The UP Special Task Force (STF) on Sunday arrested two members of a cyber fraud gang near Ekana Stadium for extorting Rs 1.29 crore from a retired scientist by subjecting him to a three-day-long 'digital arrest' while posing as CBI officers. The arrested accused have been identified as Pradeep Kumar Singh (50), a native of Ayodhya currently residing in Sector 6C, Vrindavan Yojna, and running Narayani Infra Developers Pvt Ltd; and Mahfooz (21), a resident of Nabeullah Road, Wazirganj, who was arrested near Faizabad Road. According to police, the victim, Shukdev Nandi, a retired scientist from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly, was contacted via WhatsApp by gang members impersonating CBI officials. Using fear and intimidation, they digitally confined him and forced him to transfer Rs 1.29 crore into various accounts over three days. The victim lodged a complaint at the Bareilly cyber police station on June 26, leading to an FIR under Sections 318(4), 319(2), 308(6), 61(2), and 111 of the BNS, along with Section 66D of the IT Act. The initial investigation by Bareilly Police identified Pradeep as a key accused. Four members of the gang were arrested on July 5. Both accused have been handed over to the local police for further legal action.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Pvt hosps threaten to pull out of Ayushman scheme
1 2 3 Ranchi: The Hospital Board of India and Jharkhand branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday warned that private hospitals across the state will stop providing services to patients under the Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana (MMJAY), also known as the Ayushman Bharat Yojana , due to inordinate delays by the govt to clear their pending bills. In districts such as Giridih, Palamu, and Hazaribag, several hospitals have already discontinued the service, the HBI said. Chairman of IMA-HBI (Jharkhand) Dr Anant Sinha, said, "MMJAY has served as a critical healthcare support system for poor and needy citizens, with nearly 88% of the state population eligible for treatment under it. However, over the past 10 months, private hospitals reportedly did not receive reimbursement for services provided, making it financially unsustainable for them to continue." While all 750 empanelled private hospitals have been affected, 212 of them have not received a single payment for nearly a year, and the remaining 538 have pending dues for the past three months totalling over Rs 140 crore. Dr Pradeep Kumar Singh, secretary of state IMA, said, "Patients keep coming with Ayushman cards, but we have no funds to run the facilities. We are committed to helping the poor, but the govt has pushed us into a corner. It's becoming impossible to continue in lack of amount." Hospitals are also struggling with objections raised by the National Anti-Fraud Unit. State coordinator, IMA-HBI, Dr Abhishek Ramadhin, said, "We are not being told to stop treating patients, but we are not being paid either. This is unfair."
