Bidhannagar Police arrest key accused in ₹80 lakh cyber fraud linked to fake Aadhaar cards

Bidhannagar Police has arrested Mohammad Amir from Rajasthan in connection with an ₹80 lakh cyber fraud case registered under Narayanpur police station (Case No. 196/24). The accused will be produced in a Rajasthan court today before being brought to West Bengal on transit remand. The investigation revealed that Amir was part of a gang that used forged Aadhaar cards to open multiple bank accounts, which were then used to carry out financial fraud.

According to officials, the gang exploited banking verification loopholes to create fake identities, allowing them to transfer large amounts of money through fraudulent transactions. Bidhannagar Police’s cyber crime unit tracked Amir’s movements and, with assistance from Rajasthan Police, apprehended him. Authorities are now investigating other members of the gang and their possible involvement in similar scams across multiple states. Police suspect the total amount defrauded could be higher.

Law enforcement has urged people to remain cautious against cyber fraud and report suspicious banking activities. The police investigation is ongoing to identify further links and uncover the full extent of the fraud network. Authorities are also examining whether the gang had external assistance in bypassing security protocols used by financial institutions.