Kanpur: Mastermind of cyber fraud gang, which lured students and operated bank accounts, absconding

A major cybercrime gang has been uncovered in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, which exploited local students’ bank accounts after enticing them with false promises. According to police officials, the gang members would gain access to the students’ accounts by offering fake online jobs or loans. In this entire case, eight members of the gang have been arrested, including its mastermind, while the main accused remains at large.

Kanpur’s Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) stated that the gang members contacted students on social media platforms and lured them with false offers of quick money or benefits under government schemes. Once the students were trapped, their bank accounts were used for money laundering or other illegal activities. Police have revealed that the gang duped victims of approximately ₹50 lakh, with evidence confirming the fraud.

The accused were active across various areas of Kanpur, targeting students. During interrogation, the arrested accused disclosed that the mastermind had withdrawn the stolen funds before going into hiding. Police are now conducting a widespread operation to track down the fugitive. According to Kanpur Police, further arrests are likely based on evidence gathered from the other gang members.