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Crime
Uttarakhand STF arrests Rajasthan man for Rs 1.77 crore online gaming fraud
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 05:15 PM
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Uttarakhand's Special Task Force has detained a suspect from Deedwana, Rajasthan, for an online gaming scam that cheated victims of more than Rs 1.77 crore.
Uttarakhand's Special Task Force (STF) arrested a suspect from Deedwana in the Kuchaman district of Rajasthan in connection with a large‑scale online gaming fraud that siphoned over Rs 1.77 crore from unsuspecting players.
The probe began after several gamers lodged complaints about unauthorized deductions from their accounts. Tracing the digital trail led investigators to the accused, who is alleged to have run a fraudulent platform promising high returns on virtual bets.
During the operation, STF officials seized computers, mobile devices and financial records linked to the scheme. The accused has been placed in judicial custody while further inquiries continue.
Police have cautioned the public to exercise caution while engaging in online games and to report any irregularities promptly, underscoring the rising threat of cyber‑based scams in the gaming sector.
The probe began after several gamers lodged complaints about unauthorized deductions from their accounts. Tracing the digital trail led investigators to the accused, who is alleged to have run a fraudulent platform promising high returns on virtual bets.
During the operation, STF officials seized computers, mobile devices and financial records linked to the scheme. The accused has been placed in judicial custody while further inquiries continue.
Police have cautioned the public to exercise caution while engaging in online games and to report any irregularities promptly, underscoring the rising threat of cyber‑based scams in the gaming sector.