Balrampur again: Terror funding network busted, funds traced to Pakistan
Police said the network is linked to a massive cyber fraud case in Raebareli, worth Rs 700 crore, hinting at a larger syndicate at work.Based on the preliminary findings, the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police and other intelligence agencies have confirmed the terror funding angle.The police uncovered the vast and complex financial web after the interrogation of four accused, who were arrested earlier this month.The accused have been identified as Satyadev (resident of Kashipur), Lavkush Verma (Ahlad Nagar), Jai Prakash Yadav (Bhaiyadih), and Pradeep Kumar Singh (Fatehgarh).During interrogation, the accused admitted that they were lured with money to open bank accounts.Senior police officer Vikas Kumar said the kingpin of the network operated from Delhi and was in constant contact with seven Pakistani mobile numbers. Kumar said this person decided when and where the funds were to be transferred.A police team has already been sent to Delhi to nab the kingpin.- EndsMust Watch
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