*Date: 29.03.2026*
Major action by Uttarakhand STF, Cyber Crime Uttarakhand – gang providing mule account holders busted.
“Cyber criminals used to open accounts of ordinary citizens to commit organized cyber crime, which were then used in connivance with cyber criminals to commit cyber fraud.”
Under the guidance of Director General of Police, Uttarakhand, Deepam Seth (IPS) and the close supervision of Nilesh Anand Bharane (IPS), Inspector General of Police, Cyber/STF, Uttarakhand, strict action is being taken against cyber fraudsters and justice is being provided to cyber victims.
Senior Superintendent of Police, STF, Ajay Singh, stated that in this case, the STF Cyber Police team has busted a gang/panel providing mule accounts to cyber criminals. These criminals lured and misled innocent people into opening accounts, which were then shared with organized cybercriminals and used for fraud. Lakhs of rupees worth of money belonging to victims from various states were transacted into these accounts, generating substantial profits. Following confidential information and technical analysis, the STF Cyber Police team was issued necessary guidance. Given the seriousness of the case, under the guidance of Senior Superintendent of Police, STF Uttarakhand, Ajay Singh, and under the close supervision of Assistant Superintendent of Police, Kush Mishra, IPS, the STF Cyber Police team arrested the accused from Haridwar and registered FIR No. 22/2026 under sections 111, 318(4), 61(2) BNS, and 66 DIT at the Cyber Police Station, Dehradun.
During legal proceedings in this case, it was discovered that the accused deceived innocent individuals by creating fake firms in their names and preparing all the documents for them. Based on this, corporate/current accounts were opened in the name of these firms in banks. These were then sold in Delhi through roadways or other means. These accounts were then used by cybercriminals to launder fraudulent proceeds obtained through cybercrime, earning substantial commissions. A complaint was also filed on the NCRP portal regarding the passbooks and accounts recovered from the accused. Various passbooks, checkbooks, and debit cards were recovered from the accused, and they were brought to Dehradun from Haridwar on March 29, 2026, for thorough questioning. Further investigations are ongoing regarding the accused’s accomplices, and further legal action is being taken against the accused.
Names and addresses of the accused:
1. Ravi, son of Ashok Kumar, age 31, currently resident of Navodaya Nagar Colony, Roshanabad, Police Station SIDCUL, Haridwar, Plot No. 100, Naval Surajpur, Police Station Kithod, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
2. Rajan Chaudhary, son of Om Prakash Chaudhary, age 35, currently resident of Prempuri Mota Mahadev Najibabad Road, Police Station Najibabad, Kripal Ashram Shivalik Nagar, Police Station SIDCUL, District Haridwar.
3. Vineet Rana, son of Dheer Singh, age 25, resident of Village Mathana, PO Dabki Kala, Police Station Khanpur, District Haridwar.
Description of goods in the veranda:
1. One vehicle, SWIFT CAR UK17Y 3762.
2. Three passbooks from different banks.
3. Three checkbooks from different banks.
4. Five mobile phones from different companies.
5. One bank book from IDBI Bank. 6. One check from a small bank.
7. Ten debit cards from various banks.
8. Five PAN cards.
9. Three Aadhaar cards.
10. Five seals from different firms.
Arresting police team:
1. Sub-Inspector Rajiv Semwal
2. Sub-Inspector Jagmohan Singh
3. Sub-Inspector Kuldeep Tamta
4. Constable Nitin Ramola
5. Constable Neeraj Negi
6. Constable Sudhish Khatri
As per the instructions of Senior Superintendent of Police, STF, Ajay Singh, action under Section 111 (BNS) is being taken for the first time in Uttarakhand.
The search for other accused in the case is ongoing, and a thorough investigation of bank accounts and digital evidence is being conducted.
Senior Superintendent of Police, STF, Uttarakhand, Ajay Singh’s Appeal to the Public
Senior Superintendent of Police, STF, Ajay Singh has appealed to the public:
• Do not engage in video calls from unknown numbers and do not share any personal information/documents.
• No agency conducts “digital arrests” online.
• Do not invest in fraudulent investment offers, money-doubling schemes, or YouTube/Telegram-based schemes.
• Avoid searching for customer care numbers on Google and calling directly.
In case of financial cybercrime, immediately report a complaint to the 1930 helpline or the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.