Raigarh, Chhattisgarh | In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Raigarh Cyber Police in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have arrested five individuals linked to an interstate cyber fraud network that allegedly siphoned off millions of rupees through a nonprofit organization’s bank account.
According to police officials, the accused used the bank account of a female NGO worker under the pretext of facilitating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding, ultimately routing fraudulent transactions worth ₹2.17 crore (approximately $260,000) through the account.
Senior Superintendent of Police Shashi Mohan Singh said the arrests were made after a complaint was filed by Ayesha Parveen, a social worker from Indiranagar in Raigarh.
How the Fraud Unfolded
Police said the victim was introduced to two individuals, Abhay Yadav and Vijay Chandra, in December 2025. The suspects claimed that a company wanted to provide CSR funds to support her nonprofit’s social work. After gaining her trust, they collected documents related to the NGO and persuaded her to open a corporate bank account with Axis Bank.
The accused then arranged travel for the woman and her husband to Guwahati, where they stayed in a hotel for about a week. During that time, two unidentified individuals posing as company representatives installed an APK file on her mobile phone and obtained access to her banking credentials, including transaction permissions.
Investigators say the fraudsters repeatedly accessed her phone and bank account during the stay, conducting multiple financial transactions without her knowledge.
Nationwide Cyber Complaints Linked
The scam came to light when the bank later alerted the woman about suspicious activity in her account. Subsequent investigation revealed that fraudulent transactions had been taking place since December 29, 2025.
Authorities found that the account had been linked to 44 cyber fraud complaints from across India, involving disputed transactions worth millions of rupees.
Telegram-Based Fraud Network
Police said the accused were part of a larger cybercrime network operating through Telegram. Their role was to provide corporate bank accounts to cybercriminal gangs operating in different states.
In exchange, the suspects reportedly received commissions ranging from 5% to 15% of the defrauded amount.
During interrogation, the arrested individuals admitted that they had arranged 25–30 bank accounts for similar fraudulent operations across India.
Arrests and Seizures
The five arrested suspects have been identified as:
- Mitesh Soni (31), from Bhilai
- Vijay Chandra (35), from Sakti district
- Ajay Sahu (35), from Raigarh
- Abhay Yadav (23), from Raigarh
- Sachin Chauhan (24), from Raigarh
Police seized six mobile phones and one laptop during the operation.
Police Warning to Citizens
SSP Shashi Mohan Singh warned citizens to remain vigilant against online scams.
“Raigarh Police will continue strict action against cybercrime networks. People must avoid downloading unknown apps, clicking suspicious links, or sharing banking details with strangers. Any suspicious activity should be reported to the police immediately,” he said.
Authorities say further investigation is underway to identify other members of the cyber fraud network operating across states.