Purnia: 15-Year-Old Cyber Fraudster Stole Millions; NIA Joins Probe

• A 15-year-old boy in Purnia, Bihar, was running a large-scale cyber fraud racket with international connections.
• Police arrested the minor, his father Deepak Mandal, and another minor son in connection with the operation.
• Authorities recovered approximately $90,000 and ₹2.60 crore from the cyber fraudster's bank accounts.
• The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has joined the probe, and the accused's house has been sealed.
• The minor, despite being minimally educated, was highly skilled in using apps and Aadhaar-related techniques for financial fraud.

Why It Matters: This Purnia cyber fraud by a minor signals evolving, high-stakes digital threats.