International Cyber Fraud Ring Busted in Azamgarh: Two Arrested

In a significant breakthrough, the Cyber Crime Police in Azamgarh have arrested two suspects linked to an international cyber fraud operation. The investigation revealed that the gang, allegedly directed by Chinese handlers, used the Telegram app to lure victims into investing in fake websites. With millions of rupees and various electronic devices seized, authorities are intensifying their efforts to dismantle this fraudulent network. The case highlights the growing threat of cybercrime and the need for vigilance among internet users.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 16, 2026, 08:45 IST

Cyber Crime Police Uncover Major Fraud Operation

The Cyber Crime Police in Azamgarh have successfully dismantled an international cyber fraud ring allegedly operating under the direction of Chinese handlers via the Telegram app. Two individuals linked to this scheme have been apprehended, along with the seizure of millions in cash and electronic devices.

According to police reports, a complaint was filed on September 18 of the previous year by Bhupendranath Yadav from Gangapur village in the Raunapar area of Azamgarh. He stated that his son was added to a group on the Telegram app, where members claimed to work for a company named Woo-Commerce, enticing him to invest money in a fake website to boost product sales.

Yadav alleged in his complaint that the fraudsters deceived his son out of ₹12.64 lakh, persuading him to transfer funds into several bank accounts under the lure of higher profits. During the investigation of the case registered at the Azamgarh Cyber Crime Station, four interstate cyber criminals were arrested in October 2025.

Continuing their investigation, police arrested two members of the cyber fraud gang, Abhishek Gupta (30) and Shashwat Awasthi (28), on January 14 from Gomti Nagar and Janakipuram in Lucknow.

Authorities suspect Gupta of transferring ₹10-15 crore in cryptocurrency to handlers based in China. He is believed to be the main operator of the gang and is in direct contact with Chinese cyber criminals.

From the two arrested suspects, police recovered ₹6.32 lakh, 11 mobile phones, 12 ATM cards from various banks, nine checkbooks, two passbooks, a foreign SIM card issued from Nepal, a note-counting machine, bank-related documents, a seal, and a car.