In a shocking revelation, Bihar Police have busted a massive cyber fraud network allegedly masterminded by a former tea seller who rose from humble beginnings to become a key player in interstate digital scams. The high-stakes raid, conducted in the early hours of October 17 at Amaithi Khurd village, led to the recovery of Rs1.05 crore in cash, gold and silver ornaments, and a luxury car — exposing a criminal empire built on online deceit.
The police arrested two brothers — Abhishek Kumar and Aditya Kumar, believed to be the masterminds of the operation. The raid, one of the largest cyber fraud busts in Gopalganj’s history, was led by Cyber DSP Avantika Dilip Kumar.
Inside the Massive Haul
During the raid, the police seized an astonishing array of assets:
●Rs1,05,49,850 in cash
●344 grams of gold
●1.75 kg of silver
●85 ATM cards, 75 bank passbooks, and 28 cheque books
●Multiple Aadhaar cards
●Two laptops and three smartphones
●One luxury car
Police officials said the magnitude of the recovery indicates the gang’s deep involvement in high-value online financial scams spanning multiple states.
“Initial investigation suggests that the gang transferred fraudulently obtained funds through numerous accounts before converting them into cash. The network appears to extend well beyond Bihar,” said Cyber DSP Avantika Dilip Kumar.
From Tea Stall to Cyber Empire
Abhishek Kumar’s story is one of transformation — but not of the inspiring kind. Once a small-time tea seller in Gopalganj, he allegedly used his savings to join a cybercrime racket that soon turned into a full-fledged illegal operation.
Police sources revealed that Abhishek later moved to Dubai, from where he allegedly coordinated large-scale cyber scams targeting victims across India. His younger brother, Aditya Kumar, managed the domestic network — handling financial transactions, fake accounts, and cash withdrawals.
Trail Leads to Bengaluru and Beyond
Investigators discovered that most of the seized bank passbooks were issued in Bengaluru, hinting at a wider interstate nexus. Authorities have now extended the probe to Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Delhi, suspecting links to national-level cybercrime syndicates.
Teams from the Income Tax Department and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have joined the investigation to trace money laundering patterns and verify the source of funds.
Intense Interrogation Underway
The two brothers are currently being interrogated as cyber experts analyse data retrieved from their laptops and phones. Officials hope to identify other operatives and decode the digital trail of stolen funds.
“We are analysing the digital evidence and tracing financial footprints across states. The scale of this network is unprecedented for this region,” said a senior police official.
A Wake-Up Call for Rural India
This case underscores a worrying trend — the rise of tech-savvy cybercriminals in rural India, leveraging digital banking and social engineering tactics to defraud people nationwide.
Officials warned that such operations highlight the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity education, stricter KYC verification, and enhanced digital policing infrastructure.
As the investigation widens, Gopalganj’s “tea seller turned cyber fraudster” has become a national symbol of how quickly small-town entrepreneurship can be twisted into a high-tech crime empire.
Key Highlights
Rs1.05 crore in cash and valuables seized
85 ATM cards and 75 bank passbooks recovered
Mastermind reportedly operated from Dubai
Links traced to Bengaluru and other states
One of Bihar’s biggest cyber fraud crackdowns
