Muzaffarpur: The Cyber Police of Muzaffarpur have busted a gang that duped people by falsely promising winnings through the Dream11 app during IPL matches. In a swift operation, three members of the gang were arrested from the Kazimuhammadpur police station area, while the mastermind managed to escape. A large quantity of incriminating material including cash, mobile phones, ATM cards, and banking documents has been recovered.
Cyber DSP Himanshu Kumar confirmed the arrests and said raids are underway to nab the kingpin, identified as Prince Kumar, a resident of Gopalganj.
Dream11 Scam: Targeting IPL Enthusiasts
According to the Cyber Police, the gang exploited the popularity of fantasy gaming apps like Dream11 during the ongoing IPL season. They targeted individuals who had already lost money and lured them with false promises of making them millionaires in exchange for multiple payments.
“These scammers identified people investing money in Dream11 but failing to win. They then contacted the victims through Telegram groups, offered fake memberships, and promised big returns. After collecting money in multiple installments, they blocked the victims,” DSP Himanshu Kumar said.
Raid and Arrests
Based on continuous cyber surveillance and a tip-off, a suspicious mobile number was tracked using the Pratibimb portal. The phone’s location led the team to Rasulpur Jilani area under Kazimuhammadpur police station. A team raided a two-storey house belonging to Sita Devi, where four youths were found in a room.
One of the suspects, Brajesh Kumar, was found using the flagged mobile number. Upon interrogation, he confessed that the group was running a fraudulent operation linked to Dream11.
Three suspects were arrested:
- Alok Kumar (28) – Siwan district
- Sandeep Kumar (22) – Gopalganj district
- Brajesh Kumar (21) – Local area
The fourth person, Prince Kumar, fled before police could apprehend him. Raids are ongoing for his capture.
Seizures Made
Police recovered a range of items from the location, including:
- ₹65,000 in cash
- 10 ATM/debit cards
- 8 mobile phones
- 2 barcode scanners
- Several SIM cards
- Bank passbooks and documents
Ongoing Investigation
Cyber DSP Himanshu Kumar emphasized that more arrests may follow as the investigation progresses. “We have seized several digital and financial records from the accused. This gang may have links in multiple states,” he added.
Police have appealed to citizens to stay cautious and not fall prey to such schemes that promise guaranteed winnings in online gaming or fantasy apps.
