Nepal-Cambodia Cyber Fraud Ring Busted: Surat Crime Branch Uncovers ₹2,000 Crore Scam

• Surat Crime Branch exposed a massive international cyber fraud operation linked to Nepal and Cambodia, potentially exceeding ₹2,000 crore.
• Scammers used fake KYC/RTO links for phone mirroring and APK files via WhatsApp to hack mobiles and steal OTPs, transferring funds.
• Fraudulent money was converted to USDT cryptocurrency and sent to foreign wallets, making tracing difficult; over ₹87 lakh found in one accused's crypto wallet.
• The gang operated an NGO, "Vidhyapradhan Dharma Foundation," with over 20 bank accounts to launder cyber fraud proceeds, leading to the arrest of NGO directors.
• The scam affected over 28 states, with 6,040 complaints nationwide; investigations into 940 cases confirmed over ₹750 crore in fraud.

Why It Matters: Surat Crime Branch dismantled a ₹2,000 crore international cyber fraud network using sophisticated methods and mule accounts.