Rs 1.20 crore online fraud kingpins nabbed in Chennai and flown to Kolkata

Bidhannagar Cyber Police has arrested two key masterminds behind a massive ₹1.20 crore online investment scam. The accused were nabbed in Chennai on Saturday night and brought to Kolkata for interrogation. Their arrest marks a crucial breakthrough in a case that has victimized several individuals through fraudulent digital investment schemes.

The gang allegedly operated a fake online investment platform, luring people with the promise of high returns in a short period. Victims were made to deposit money through digital wallets and payment gateways. Once the money was received, the accused would cut all contact, leaving the victims defrauded and helpless.

Police tracked the suspects over several weeks using digital surveillance and technical analysis. Their operations were traced to Chennai, from where a dedicated team apprehended them and brought them back to Kolkata for further investigation. Authorities suspect the duo had links with a larger inter-state cyber racket.

Investigations are ongoing to identify the other members involved in the racket and recover the stolen funds. More arrests are expected as police widen their probe into the syndicate’s financial trail.