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By GT24x7 Reporter · 28 September 2026 · GlobalToday24x7

Major Cyber Scam Uncovered in Dhanbad

In a significant breakthrough against digital financial crimes, the Dhanbad Cyber Police and local law enforcement have apprehended an individual involved in an extensive impersonation racket. The operation was launched under the jurisdiction of the Bhuli Outpost (OP) after law enforcement received critical intelligence through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) regarding suspicious mobile communications originating from the district.

The arrested individual has been identified as Rahul Kumar Das, a resident of Pandarpala Das Basti. Officials confirmed that the suspect had been posing as a bank manager and official to deceive victims across several Indian states, unlawfully securing financial credentials and executing unauthorized electronic fund transfers.

Intelligence Tracking and On-Ground Operation

Providing details on the operation, In-Charge Cyber DSP Prakash Kumar Saw stated that the police received actionable digital inputs on the evening of September 27 regarding fraudulent activity traced to specific mobile numbers. The Cyber Cell's technical branch analyzed the real-time signal locations, pinpointing the active mobile devices to the Pandarpala Das Basti locality.

Upon receiving the location parameters, senior police leadership authorized an immediate raiding party. When the police team arrived at the target locality in Pandarpala, a suspect attempted to evade law enforcement upon spotting the personnel. Police officers moved swiftly to corner and detain the fleeing individual. During preliminary field interrogation, the suspect identified himself as Rahul Kumar Das.

NCRP Portal Linkage Exposes 53 Fraud Cases

Following his detention, police seized two primary mobile devices—a Samsung and a Realme smartphone—found in his possession. Officers immediately cross-referenced the IMEI numbers and registered SIM cards of both devices against the database of the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP).

The digital cross-verification revealed that the two mobile phones were linked to 53 distinct cyber fraud complaints filed by victims across various states and union territories. During custodial questioning, Rahul Kumar Das confessed to using the mobile devices to place calls to citizens while fraudulently masquerading as a bank officer to siphon off funds under the guise of account updates, KYC validations, and security checks.

Further Investigation and Preventive Steps

The suspect was formally placed under arrest following the verification of the NCRP claims and the recovery of the devices. Dhanbad Police are currently scrutinizing the detailed transaction logs, mule accounts, and network links associated with the 53 registered cases to determine the total financial magnitude of the scam.

Cyber DSP Prakash Kumar Saw emphasized that law enforcement is working in tandem with inter-state cyber agencies to trace co-conspirators and potential syndicates providing fake SIM cards and fraudulent bank accounts to such operatives. Police have reiterated their public advisory, urging citizens never to share OTPs, PINs, or banking details over phone calls with individuals claiming to be bank representatives.