Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal
In a shocking case of digital fraud, Government Railway Police (GRP) Bina has arrested a notorious cybercriminal who stole a passenger’s mobile phone from Kamayani Express and emptied Rs 6.25 lakh from his bank account through 134 online transactions in just 8 days.
The accused, Dayaram Yadav (28), was caught with ?3.06 lakh cash, two stolen mobile phones, and three SIM cards.
The Theft: A Sleeper Train Heist
Mumbai resident Gajanan Patil was traveling in Kamayani Express with his friend Sagar Pille on January 13. After dinner, they plugged in their mobile phones for charging and went to sleep. However, when they woke up at 6 AM at Bina Railway Station, their phones were missing.
A complaint was initially filed at GRP Katni, later transferred to GRP Bina, where police began a technical investigation.
The Fraud: 134 Transactions in 8 Days
Using the stolen SIM card, the scammer linked digital payment apps like PhonePe and Paytm to the victim’s bank accounts. Between January 13 and January 20, the accused carried out 134 transactions to drain Rs 6.25 lakh.
Investigations revealed he had transferred Rs 2 lakh to a petrol pump employee, taken a Rs 5,000 commission, and reclaimed the remaining Rs 1.95 lakh in cash. When questioned, the employee denied knowing him.
The Arrest: CCTV Footage Led to His Capture
GRP was on high alert, and a breakthrough came when the accused revisited the same petrol pump, getting captured on CCTV cameras. The police immediately nabbed him.
How He Pulled Off the Scam
SP Rahul Kumar Lodha explained that the thief removed the stolen SIM card and inserted it into another phone. He re-downloaded banking apps, received OTP verifications, and activated transactions before the victim realized what had happened.
A Repeat Offender
Dayaram Yadav is a seasoned criminal with multiple cases of fraud, assault, and rioting registered against him. He has also been expelled from the district twice due to his criminal activities.
With his latest arrest, GRP Bina has successfully busted a major cyber fraud operation, sending a strong warning to digital scammers operating in railway networks.
