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7 days ago
- Mint
₹1.07 crore cash, 103 phones and tables, 79 ATM cards seized by Lucknow Police in city's biggest cyber fraud bust
Lucknow Police on Wednesday seized ₹ 1.07 crore cash, 103 mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, and 79 ATM cards among other things in what is being touted as the biggest cyber fraud in the city. According to a report by The Hindustan Times citing officials, the breakthrough came during a joint raid by the Crime Team (DCP East) and Gudamba police in a residential flat in Lucknow's Jankipuram on Wednesday. Cops arrested 16 people — 12 from Chhattisgarh and four from Gujarat — after the raid, allegedly linked to a massive cyber fraud. According to commissioner of police, Lucknow, Amrendra K Sengar, the accused were running a pan-India online betting scam to defraud people of lakhs. The arrested people were identified as — Pramod Sahu (25), Sajid Ansari (24), Khemendra Sahu (23), Sohail Ashraf Khan (28), Tikesh Kumar Yadav (23), Sachin Kumar Gupta (24), Rakesh Kumar (50), Rakesh Prahlad Patel (50), Govind Bhai Mangaldas Prajapati (50), Govind Bhai (31), Abhay Mishra (22), Ansh Sharma (21), Shankar Bag (22), Vinayak Chauhan (24), Mohan Singh (29), and Vijay Sahni (23). 'Forged Aadhaar cards, several SIM cards and communication logs have been recovered. The accused used rented identities, making it difficult to trace the money trail,' ACP Ghazipur Anindya Vikram Singh said. Here is a list of items police recovered in the Lucknow betting app case ₹ 1.07 crore in cash 1.07 crore in cash 103 mobile devices like smartphones and tablets 79 ATM cards 22 bank passbooks 13 chequebooks two note-counting machines 14 Aadhaar cards, some of which were reportedly forged According to Lucknow Police, the accused used a fake betting platform named 'Lotus Gaming' to run the massive cyber scam, where they first targeted users on Telegram and asked them to join a private group. They then asked them to download the app that resembled legitimate betting portals. The gang would run this app from the backend, showing frequent small wins and big losses. Victims of the fraud were asked to pay token amounts, which were transferred into multiple accounts, many of which were opened using fake identities. 'These accounts mostly belonged to poor individuals who had handed over their banking credentials for money. The entire system was layered to evade detection,' DCP East Shashank Singh said. The online betting scam allegedly ran via a structured two-layer network where front-end players interacted with victims and backend handlers managed transactions. The gang used both real and fake identities and quickly moved across accounts, withdrawing cash from ATMs, in order to bypass detection.
Hindustan Times
23-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
₹1.07 cr cash, 103 phones seized in Lucknow's biggest cyber fraud bust
In what is said to be the biggest recovery in a cyber fraud case in the city, Lucknow Police seized ₹1.07 crore in cash, 103 mobile devices including smartphones and tablets, 79 ATM cards, 22 bank passbooks, 13 chequebooks, two note-counting machines, and 14 Aadhaar cards, some of which were allegedly forged. The massive haul came after a joint raid by the Crime Team (DCP East) and Gudamba police at a residential flat in Smriti Apartment, Jankipuram, on Wednesday. Fake betting app racket operated from Lucknow flat; 16 arrested (Sourced) As many as 16 people were arrested from the flat, 12 from Chhattisgarh and four from Gujarat, who were allegedly running a pan-India online betting scam, commissioner of police, Lucknow, Amrendra K Sengar said in a press conference. According to police, the accused used a fake betting platform called 'Lotus Gaming' to defraud people. Users were first targeted on Telegram and invited to join private groups, where they were asked to download an app resembling legitimate betting portals. The app was controlled from the backend by the gang, which manipulated its algorithm to show frequent small wins and big losses. Victims were encouraged to deposit token amounts, which were funnelled into multiple accounts, many of which were either rented or opened using fake documents. 'These accounts mostly belonged to poor individuals who had handed over their banking credentials for money. The entire system was layered to evade detection,' DCP East Shashank Singh said. Most of the arrested individuals are in their early twenties and hail from Durg and Bhilai in Chhattisgarh. Among them are students, unemployed youth, and tech-savvy operators. 'The lure of quick cash and digital know-how made them crucial players. Each had a specific role, from handling online transactions to managing fake accounts and coordinating ATM withdrawals,' the CP said. The arrested have been identified as Pramod Sahu, 25, Sajid Ansari, 24, Khemendra Sahu, 23, Sohail Ashraf Khan, 28, Tikesh Kumar Yadav, 23, Sachin Kumar Gupta, 24, Rakesh Kumar, 50, Rakesh Prahlad Patel, 50, Govind Bhai Mangaldas Prajapati, 50, Govind Bhai, 31, Abhay Mishra, 22, Ansh Sharma, 21, Shankar Bag, 22, Vinayak Chauhan, 24, Mohan Singh, 29, and Vijay Sahni, 23. Investigators are now working on tracking the main handlers of the fake betting platform and the sources supplying fake documents and rented accounts. 'The accused are believed to have defrauded people across multiple states. More linkages are being investigated,' ACP Ghazipur Anindya Vikram Singh said. A reward of ₹1 lakh was announced for the police team involved in the operation. Modus operandi The scam allegedly ran through a structured two-layer network, front-end players who interacted with victims and backend handlers who managed transactions and accounts. To bypass detection, the gang used a mix of real and fake identities, rapidly moving money across accounts before withdrawing cash via ATMs. 'Forged Aadhaar cards, several SIM cards and communication logs have been recovered. The accused used rented identities, making it difficult to trace the money trail,' ACP Ghazipur Anindya Vikram Singh said. An FIR has been registered at Gudamba police station under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 338, 336, 340(2), 111(3), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 66C of the IT Act. In another similar crackdown, 15 held over fake betting racket In another similar crackdown on cybercrime, Lucknow's Cyber Crime Police on Tuesday arrested 15 youths allegedly involved in an online betting and fraud racket, following a raid on a flat in Friends Colony near Lulu Mall. Police seized ₹53,200 in cash, 44 mobile phones, 3 laptops, a tablet, 42 ATM cards, 14 SIM cards, 7 cheque books, 13 passbooks, a POS machine, and 6 account books suspected to be linked to fraudulent transactions. According to deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Crime Kamlesh Dixit, the accused used fake platforms such as 'Anna Reddy', 'Fair Play', and '99 Exchange' to lure victims through social media and calls, promising high betting returns. The gang allegedly routed money through fake accounts and destroyed devices and SIMs to avoid detection. ADCP Crime Rallapalli Vasanth Kumar said 44 cyber fraud complaints have surfaced from multiple states against the gang. Those arrested, aged between 18 and 26, hail from Deoria, Kushinagar, Gopalganj, and Barabanki, and were allegedly recruited through social media with promises of quick earnings.
News18
23-07-2025
- News18
Lucknow Hotel Staff Killed By Property Dealer Over ‘Harmless' Query: ‘Why Are You Standing Here?'
Last Updated: A property dealer shot dead a hotel employee in a hotel in Lucknow after the victim asked him a simple question. A harmless query late at night outside a hotel turned fatal when a property dealer shot dead one of the employees. The incident took place between 12:30 and 1 am on Monday when Diwakar Yadav, a resident of Sultanpur Jaisinghpur Bilari and an employee of Hotel Ishan Inn located in Chinhat, Vikalpkhand, Lucknow, was shot dead outside the hotel premises. Who killed Diwakar Yadav? DCP East Shashank Singh said that the 21-year-old Diwakar Yadav was shot dead by a property dealer, Akash Tiwari (23), from Ayodhya's Gosaiganj area, currently a resident of Matiyari, Chinhat. During the incident, Akash was accompanied by his female friend, Pushpa Gautam aka Payal (26), a resident of Chinhat, Vikaskhand and an event manager. What happened was that when the property dealer was standing outside Hotel Ishan, Diwakar made a harmless query. According to the police report, after spotting him on his bike outside the hotel, the staff member questioned Akash 'why he was standing there' at that time of night. Soon, Pushpa, who was staying in a room at the hotel, came out in a drunken state. She sat on his bike and left. Police have already arrested the accused, Akash Tiwari and Pushpa Gautam, reportedly due to the murder charge levelled against them. 'Both have been taken into custody, and the weapon used in the crime is being traced. Akash will be booked under the Arms Act as well," DCP East Shashank Singh said to Times of India. Why was Diwakar Yadav killed? During the confrontation session, the police asked Akash the reason for killing Diwakar. Dinesh Chandra Mishra, Chinhat inspector, revealed that earlier, during the midnight hours, when Pushpa stepped out of her room while talking on her phone, Diwakar and a few other staff members allegedly made inappropriate remarks, leading to a heated argument. After Pushpa left the hotel with Akash, she narrated the entire incident to him, which enraged the latter to the point that he returned to the hotel within 10 minutes. This led to a heated argument between the two. Amid the commotion, the property dealer openly fired at Diwakar, and the bullet hit his neck. The service boy was soon taken to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital of Medical Sciences by the hotel's co-owner, Devendra Mishra, where he died during treatment. Following this, Devendra filed an FIR at the police station, and both accused were arrested. Inspector Chinhat Dinesh Chandra Tiwari said that they have also seized the CCTV camera recording installed in the hotel. Diwakar Yadav's family's reaction Diwakar's family, who reached Lucknow after the incident, revealed that they were unaware of his work. 'We were not aware that Diwakar was working in a hotel. Last night, our nephew called, informing us there had been a scuffle and everyone was at the police station. When we reached Lucknow, we learned about the murder," the family said to TOI. Diwakar Yadav was a service boy at Hotel Ishan Inn, which was co-owned by his cousin, Uday Sen Yadav of Sultanpur, and Devendra Mishra of Barabanki. Previously, accused Akash has gone to jail in another murder case in the Sushant Golf City area in 2023. Apart from this, a case of assault and riot was registered against him at the BBD police station in 2024. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Time of India
Elderly cyclist dies after being hit by car
1 2 Kanpur: An elderly cyclist sustained severe injuries after a car collision near the COD bridge, ultimately leading to his death on Saturday evening. The victim, Anwar Ahmed, aged 70, was a sheet metal factory worker from Shujaat Ganj Chanderi. According to his family members, the incident occurred on Saturday evening when Anwar was cycling to the Dalel Purwa factory. Near the DCP East office, a speeding white car going from COD towards Tat Mill struck him from behind, causing him to lose consciousness. The motorist abandoned the scene immediately after the collision. Local people used the victim's mobile phone to alert his son and transported him to Kanshi Ram Hospital. Due to his critical condition, the doctors transferred him to Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday night. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle was travelling with a speed between 80-100 km/h at the time of impact. The accident has raised concerns about road safety in the area, particularly for cyclists and pedestrians. The stretch of road near the COD bridge has witnessed several accidents in recent months, prompting locals to demand enhanced safety measures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo The police have formed a special team to investigate the hit-and-run case. They are examining CCTV footage from nearby establishments and traffic cameras to trace the white car's route and identify its registration number. Anwar Ahmed's family members said that he had been working at the sheet metal factory for over three decades and was the primary breadwinner. The Rail Bazar police station in-charge, Bahadur Singh, said that they requested the family to lodge a formal complaint and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the vehicle involved in the incident. The police have also appealed to the public to come forward with any information about the white car or its driver. The investigation remains ongoing, with officers collecting statements from eyewitnesses and examining evidence from the accident site.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Time of India
Chain snatcher with 1L on head held in encounter
Lucknow: A chain-snatching accused carrying a Rs 1 lakh reward was injured in a police encounter late Tuesday night in the Gomtinagar area. According to police, the operation was carried out by a joint team of Gomtinagar police, surveillance unit, and the crime branch under DCP East. The action followed the arrest of Brijesh Tiwari alias Vishnu, a resident of Subhash Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, who was earlier apprehended near Dayal Chauraha the same day in connection with a chain-snatching case registered on June 28 at Gomtinagar police station. DCP East Zone Shashank Singh said that during interrogation, Brijesh revealed the identity of his associate, Anubhav Shukla alias Raja alias Anubhav Mishra, a resident of Gauripur in Kheri district. Anubhav, who carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his arrest, was tracked near the Gwari Pul area during a police checking operation. "When signalled to stop near the railway track close to Husadiya Mandi, he opened fire on the police team. In retaliatory action, police shot him in the left leg. He fell on the spot and was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment," said the DCP. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
