The North Region Cyber police of the Mumbai Police have busted a Rajasthan-based cyber-fraud network operating out of rented Mumbai offices. The gang allegedly set up shell companies to open bank accounts and route money from online investment scams. Six members were arrested after investigators traced Rs 33.25 lakh from a Rs 74.26-lakh share-investment fraud to a firm account. The alleged mastermind from Bhilwara remains at large.
Modus operandi
A police officer told Mid-Day, “The syndicate brought recruits from Rajasthan to Mumbai on the promise of jobs, paying them around Rs 25,000 monthly plus commission. Using recruits’ documents, the gang registered shell companies — including Wingsrox Solution (OPC) Pvt Ltd in Goregaon East and Saperasonu Enterprises — and opened bank accounts. These offices served as operational bases to route scam funds.”
Trail traced
The probe found that a first-level Bandhan Bank account registered in the name of Wingsrox Solution received Rs 33.25 lakh. Technical analysis linked the account to multiple mobile numbers and gang members. Police recovered a Wingsrox chequebook and found that Rs 8 lakh was subsequently withdrawn through a cheque. Four suspects were nabbed in Mira Road and two in Malad.
Arrested accused
All from Ajmer or Bhilwara in Rajasthan
Abid Hussain Saddiq Mohammad alias Sameer, 31
Omprakash Hagamilalji Jat alias Naval Chaudhary, 36
Sonu Jagdish Sapera, 28
Naresh Sawarlal Jat, 26
Arvind Kumar Mahesh Kumar Lodhi alias Joseph, 40
Shivam Kumar Ramprasad Purohit alias Kanji, 26
Roles assigned
Investigators allege Sonu procured multiple SIM cards and handed them over to the mastermind. Omprakash, Abid and Naresh allegedly arranged accommodation and food for recruits and helped open bank accounts. Omprakash and Abid also allegedly helped withdraw Rs 8 lakh from the Bandhan Bank account. Arvind and Shivam allegedly arranged premises and bank accounts in Mumbai and shared the account details with the mastermind.
Hunt on
Police are investigating the wider network of shell companies, bank accounts, SIM cards, employees and financial transactions allegedly linked to the gang. The alleged mastermind remains at large.
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