Phansidewa, 11th March: The mastermind behind a massive fraud ring in Phansidewa has been exposed following his arrest. Several sensational details have emerged during his remand, as informed by Darjeeling District Superintendent of Police (SP) Praween Prakash in a press conference.
According to SP Praween Prakash, the accused, identified as Sahidul, had orchestrated a large-scale scam by renting out bank accounts of common people. After nearly nine months of investigation, police arrested Sahidul, uncovering significant clues about the fraudulent network.
The SP revealed that Sahidul created fake SIM cards and utilized common people’s documents to rent bank accounts. Approximately ₹100 crore was siphoned through these accounts.
To investigate further, a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by the Additional Superintendent of Police and the SDPO has been formed. The case is linked to 340 online fraud incidents nationwide, with eight cases registered at Phansidewa police station itself.
Sahidul reportedly had ties with fraud gangs in Gujarat, Mumbai, and Delhi while operating from Phansidewa. The fraudulent activities extended beyond India, reaching as far as Dubai, Australia, and New Zealand.
