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Hindustan Times
07-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Gang providing bank accounts and SIM cards to cyber frauds busted in Greater Noida
Greater Noida Five members of a gang that allegedly provided bank accounts, debit cards, and pre-activated SIM cards to cybercriminals involved in digital arrest and stock trading frauds, were arrested on Wednesday, police said. Officers said that the suspects had data related to around 40 bank accounts and mobile numbers registered with those accounts, and access to the registered numbers was also provided to cybercriminals through an application. (HT Photos) Police identified them as Chanpreet Singh, 25, and Ranvir Singh, 22, both residents of Bhopal; Jagmohan Dhakad, 19, and Naveen Raikwar, 19, from Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh; and Aditya Sharma, 21, hailing from Delhi but living in Surajpur, Greater Noida. 'We received a tip-off that a gang involved in collecting bank account credentials from account holders and providing them to cybercriminals was active in Greater Noida,' said deputy commissioner of police (Central Noida) Shakti Mohan Avasthy. 'With the help of manual intelligence, the suspects were arrested from Surajpur area of Greater Noida,' the officer added. 'Five mobile phones, eight SIM cards, seven debit cards, and other documents were recovered from their possession,' the DCP added. An investigation revealed that the suspects had links with cybercriminals and were providing bank account details to dupe people with fraudulent schemes such as digital arrest. 'They used to acquire the accounts at 1% commission from the account holders and then transfer the credentials to cybercriminals for ₹ 15,000 each,' DCP Avasthy said, adding that all MP residents resided at Aditya's residence and had been operating for two months. Officers said that the suspects had data related to around 40 bank accounts and mobile numbers registered with those accounts, and access to the registered numbers was also provided to cybercriminals through an application. A case under sections of cheating, forgery, and criminal intimidation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the IT Act was registered at Surajpur police station. Investigation is going on to trace transactions made from the compromised bank accounts, police said.
Time of India
06-08-2025
- Time of India
5 held in Noida for selling SIM cards, bank a/cs, debit cards to cyber cons
Noida: An interstate gang providing bank accounts, debit cards and pre-activated SIM cards to cybercriminals was busted in Noida with the arrest of five persons. Cops also recovered eight SIM cards, five mobile phones, an Aadhaar card, and a PAN card, along with seven debit cards from their possession. DCP central Noida, Shakti Mohan Avasthy, provided a cash reward of Rs 25,000 to the police team for their arrest. The accused, identified as Chanpreet Singh (25) and Ranveer Singh (22) of Bhopal, Jagmohan Dhakad (19) and Naveen (19) of Vidisha and Aditya Sharma (21) of Surajpur, were nabbed by the Surajpur police, said Avasthy. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida Following the orders of Gautam Budh Nagar police commissioner Laxmi Singh, a search operation was launched in the district to find dealers and shops that supply pre-activated SIM cards to criminals. The accused are associated with an organised cybercriminal gang that cheats people through fake gaming and trading apps and 'digital arrest' and transfers their money to different bank accounts. The accused lure bank account holders and gain access to their credentials and phone numbers. They then share these details with cybercriminals and help them gain access to the target's SIM cards through remote access apps. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Your Current Make-Up Routine Might Be Aging You Learn More Undo They charge a 1 per cent commission to obtain the target's details and Rs 15,000 for remote access support, the commissioner added. An FIR was registered against the accused under sections 318 (cheating), 338, 336, 340 (all related to forgery), 61(2) (criminal conspiracy), and 3(5) (joint criminal liability) of the BNS and Section 66-D of the Information Technology Act.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
India wants EVs—but where are they? Experts flag supply gaps
Urbanisation isn't a threat—it's a launchpad for innovation, equity, and sustainability, said MP and former Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday, as speakers at Urban Adda 2025 weighed in on how Indian cities can become future-ready and inclusive. But as urban centres expand, the conversation quickly turned to one of the key transitions underway: the commercial shift to electric vehicles (EVs). In a dedicated session, entrepreneurs and mobility experts flagged how the momentum is being slowed by infrastructure and policy bottlenecks, as well as missteps in India's push for localisation. They agreed that there is demand for commercial EVs, but the supply has been inadequate. Chanpreet Singh, co-founder of Bushwitz, said cost parity remains a major barrier for fleet operators. 'The cost difference between traditional and electric vehicles is around 50-400%, but operating cost is one-third or one-fourth. Logistics owners want to switch, but they've been working in a plug-and-play system they understand. EVs still suffer from inconsistent charging ports, patchy infrastructure, and restricted supply,' he said. Singh also warned against copying internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle formats in the EV segment. 'We should allow mature global products to enter and let Indian players develop independently. Rushing to localise without readiness risks eroding both performance and customer trust,' he said. Neha Jain of JSW MG Motors argued that sustainability is not enough of a market driver on its own. 'No Indian buyer is going to pay more simply because a vehicle is made locally. The push for localisation will follow scale, not the other way around,' she said. IV Rao, distinguished fellow at TERI, said the old assumption that localisation automatically leads to lower costs may no longer hold. 'With highly automated manufacturing for key components like battery cells already established in China, India's cost advantage isn't as straightforward as before,' he said. Organised by Raahgiri Foundation in collaboration with the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and GuruJal at the India Habitat Centre, the three-day Urban Adda brings together voices in mobility, public space, sustainability, and governance. Hindustan Times is the media partner for the event. The day closed with a session celebrating the arts as a cornerstone of inclusive urban design. Artists, designers and city storytellers discussed how culture can stitch together fragmented urban experiences, preserve heritage, and foster civic identity. On the sidelines, Gurujal and Xebia also announced a new water neutrality project in Jaipur's Smriti Van, focusing on rejuvenating water bodies and wastewater reuse.
