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UP STF arrests Nigerian national in Delhi for cyber fraud
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a 37-year-old Nigerian national, Nwogu Obed Osinachi, from Delhi for his role in an international cyber-fraud ring. The gang allegedly created fake social…
The Story in Brief
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a 37-year-old Nigerian national, Nwogu Obed Osinachi, from Delhi for his role in an international cyber-fraud ring. The gang allegedly created fake social media profiles of US and UK citizens to befriend Indians, then demanded money for customs duties on fake gift parcels. The investigation began after a Lucknow youth lost Rs 68 lakh.
Osinachi overstayed his business visa and lived illegally in Delhi. Two associates were arrested earlier. The STF said the gang used bank accounts rented from Indian citizens to route money. The accused has been booked under the BNS and IT Act.
The Indian Opinion
This arrest feeds a convenient narrative that foreign gangs alone are responsible for cyber fraud. But many such operations depend on Indians who rent out their bank accounts for a fee. Without prosecuting these enablers, the racket will persist. The real test is whether the STF will now name and arrest the Indian account holders and follow the full money trail.
Source: timesnownews.com
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