Agra Police Probe Multi-State Syndicate Allegedly Operating Through Fake Jan Seva Kendras
The Agra Cyber Crime Police have arrested two men for allegedly operating an organised cyber fraud network that used fake Common Service Centre (CSC) identities, phishing websites, and malicious mobile applications to steal banking credentials and defraud victims across India. Police estimate that the wider syndicate may have cheated victims of nearly ₹50 crore.
Investigators allege that members of the network were operating from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, and Dubai, while efforts continue to trace other suspects.
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Complaint Led to Cybercrime Investigation
According to police, the case was registered at the Agra Cyber Crime Police Station in September 2025 after a resident alleged that his identity documents had been misused to open a Jan Seva Kendra (Common Service Centre) without his knowledge or consent.
Investigators later found that the allegedly fraudulent CSC identity was used to create phishing websites and malicious APK files designed to capture victims' banking credentials.
Two Suspects Arrested
Based on electronic evidence, police arrested:
- Arav Vashishtha, a resident of Ghaziabad
- Rajat Ahuja, a resident of Rudrapur, Uttarakhand
Police recovered two mobile phones during the arrests and said forensic analysis of the devices is underway.
The accused have been booked under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to:
- Forgery for cheating
- Forgery of valuable security
- Using forged documents as genuine
The allegations remain under investigation.
Fake CSC Allegedly Used to Facilitate Fraud
According to investigators, the accused allegedly admitted to fraudulently opening the Common Service Centre using the complainant's identity.
Police allege that the fake CSC was used to:
- Send fraudulent links to victims
- Distribute malicious APK files
- Facilitate online financial fraud
- Steal personal and banking information
Officials estimate that the Agra-based CSC alone may have been used to commit fraud worth ₹10 crore to ₹12 crore, while the wider network is suspected to have caused losses approaching ₹50 crore.
Network Spanned Multiple States
Investigators allege that associates based in:
- Haryana
- Delhi
- Dubai
managed other parts of the organised cyber fraud network.
Police are continuing to examine the group's operations, financial transactions, and digital infrastructure.
Five More Suspects Identified
According to police, one of the arrested individuals already has five criminal cases registered against him.
Authorities have identified five additional key suspects, and efforts are underway to locate and arrest them.
The investigation is continuing to determine the full extent of the alleged cyber fraud network and identify additional victims.