Mastermind of 60+ Cyber Frauds Arrested at Surat Airport by Navi Mumbai Cyber Police
A 34-year-old accused, wanted by multiple states, was arrested at Surat Airport for masterminding over 60 cyber frauds from Dubai.
Cyber FraudsNavi Mumbai Cyber PoliceSurat AirportDubaiKaushik Kumar Kalyan Bhai ItaliaReal Estate MumbaiJul 13, 2024
Italia, a former worker in a diamond manufacturing unit in Surat, started with cyber frauds after the Covid-19 pandemic and shifted his base to Dubai. He was working in a private firm in Dubai to support his family, consisting of his second wife and a two-year-old daughter.
The accused was wanted by multiple states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Kerala, for his involvement in various cyber fraud cases. He had been evading arrest for months, but his luck ran out when he arrived at Surat Airport. The Navi Mumbai Cyber police had issued a look out notice in April this year, which led to his detention.
During the investigation, it was revealed that Italia had two more accomplices in Dubai who, along with him, cheated several people in India. He also revealed that some Chinese nationals in Dubai were involved in the same business along with his gang.
The accused used to visit India every three to four months, with his last visit being in December 2022. The police discovered that he had delayed his visit to India for months, fearing arrest, until his visa was about to expire.
The investigation also revealed that in the last 15 days, his bank account had a transaction of around Rs 15 crore. The police found Rs 43.31 lakh balance in his account, which has been seized. The accused and his gang made people from India invest in the name of trading in the share market and cheated them.
The accused is a listed criminal in the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and is wanted in multiple cases, including two in Navi Mumbai, two in Mumbai and Pune each, and one case in Thane. Police from West Bengal and Kerala have also approached the Navi Mumbai police, informing that the arrested accused is wanted in their areas as well.
Information
Navi Mumbai Cyber Police Station is a specialized police station dedicated to investigating and preventing cyber crimes in Navi Mumbai.
Navi Mumbai Cyber Police Station is a part of the Navi Mumbai Police Department, which is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for the citizens of Navi Mumbai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested at Surat Airport?
Kaushik Kumar Kalyan Bhai Italia, a 34-year-old accused, was arrested at Surat Airport for masterminding over 60 cyber frauds from Dubai.
Why was Italia wanted by multiple states?
Italia was wanted by multiple states for his involvement in various cyber fraud cases, with multiple cases registered against him in Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Kerala.
How did the police track down Italia?
The police issued a look out notice in April this year, which led to his detention at Surat Airport by the immigration department.
How did Italia operate his cyber fraud business?
Italia and his gang made people from India invest in the name of trading in the share market and cheated them, with transactions worth around Rs 15 crore in the last 15 days.
What is the punishment for cyber fraud in India?
The punishment for cyber fraud in India varies depending on the nature of the crime, but can include imprisonment of up to 3 years or more, along with fines.
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