State vs. Three unnamed individuals — Nagpur cyber fraud investigation

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4 Nov 2026News

3 from Nagpur held in share trading scam, their links to 73 cyber fraud cases pan-India surface

Stay updated with ThePrint: Preferred Source Google Discover Mumbai, Nov 4 (PTI) Police have arrested three men from Nagpur in connection with a share trading investment scam, uncovering their involvement in at least 73 cyber fraud cases across the country, including six in Mumbai, an official said on Wednesday.

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What:: Police arrested three men for running a scam involving fake share trading investments.
Who:: The South Region Cyber Police Station in Mumbai arrested three accused men from Nagpur.
When:: Reported on 4 Nov 2026.
Where:: Nagpur, Maharashtra and the South Region Cyber Police Station, Mumbai.
Why:: The men are accused of involvement in cyber fraud cases across India.
What it means:: Police linked the arrested men to dozens of other fraud cases found across the country.

4 Nov 2026News

Mumbai Police arrest three in Nagpur cyber fraud racket, establish links to 73 cases across India

The investigation began after police traced ₹24.75 lakh from a share trading investment fraud case registered at the South Region Cyber Police Station to a current account opened in the company’s name at the Central Bank of India’s Jaripatka branch in Nagpur

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: Mumbai Police arrested three individuals connected to a large cyber fraud network.
Who:: The South Region Cyber Police Station in Mumbai investigated and arrested the three unnamed accused.
When:: Reported on 4 Nov 2026.
Where:: South Region Cyber Police Station, Mumbai, Maharashtra and a bank branch in Nagpur.
Why:: Police traced money from a share trading investment fraud case to a bank account in Nagpur.
What it means:: The police have linked these individuals to seventy-three different fraud cases across the country.

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