UP's Jamtara: Devras Village Busted as Major Online Fraud Hub, Rs 2 Cr Siphoned in 30 Days

• Devras, a village in UP, transformed into a major cyber fraud hub, dubbed "UP's Jamtara," leading to a massive police crackdown.
• A December 11 raid by 400 police personnel led to 37 arrests, while 120 suspects fled across Rajasthan and Haryana borders.
• Fraudsters allegedly siphoned over Rs 2 crore from 200+ victims nationwide in just 30 days using phishing, fake KYC, and payment app hacks.
• The village's strategic location near state borders, cheap tech, and informal training networks fueled its rise as a fraud center.
• Police seized numerous digital devices, fake Aadhaar cards, and banking documents, vowing to continue operations to dismantle the network.

Why It Matters: Devras village became UP's Jamtara due to cyber fraud, now faces a massive police crackdown and social cost.