In a significant operation against cybercrime, Jharkhand police have arrested Akbar Hussain in Jamtara and seized 377 SIM cards, several mobile phones, ATM cards, and multiple identity documents. According to investigators, Hussain had been sourcing SIM cards from Assam, transporting them by train, and then supplying them to cybercriminals across states. His arrest followed a raid conducted near the Bariyarpur–Kalajharia Road, during which the police also recovered an Aadhaar card and an IndiGo flight ticket from his possession.
Authorities have confirmed that Hussain is a key member of an organised cybercrime syndicate. He not only used fake SIM and ATM cards himself but also sold a large number of them to other cyber offenders for prices ranging between ₹1,500 and ₹2,500 each. Investigations have revealed that after procuring the SIM cards in bulk from Assam, Hussain would transport them to Jamtara and then distribute them to other regions using the rail network, allowing the racket to operate across multiple states.
Further inquiries have uncovered links to Assam and West Bengal, indicating that Hussain’s network extended beyond Jharkhand and had a wider regional footprint. Commenting on the arrest, Superintendent of Police Rajkumar Mehta said, “This arrest has exposed a large network of cyber criminals. Jamtara police are continuously carrying out such actions, and even stricter measures will be taken in the future.”
Hussain is currently being interrogated to identify other individuals associated with the syndicate, and efforts are underway to dismantle the broader criminal network. The local administration has urged the public to remain alert, avoid sharing personal details with unknown callers, and report suspicious activities to help curb cyber fraud.
