Gujarat Cyber Crime Investigation Links Bank Account to Baba Siddique's Murder
Gujarat cyber crime probe uncovers bank account ‘used in Baba Siddique murder dealings’
The Indian Express
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The Gujarat Police's investigation into a ₹53 crore cyber crime case has revealed connections to the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Ziauddin Siddique. An arrested suspect allegedly managed a bank account used to finance the murder, leading to further arrests and ongoing investigations.
- 01Gujarat Police linked a ₹53 crore cyber crime case to the murder of Baba Siddique.
- 02Sahilmiyan Shabbirmiyan Malek allegedly managed a bank account used for financing Siddique's murder.
- 03Ten members of a cyber fraud gang have been arrested, with connections to multiple states.
- 04Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai on October 12, 2024.
- 05The investigation revealed 197 mule bank accounts involved in 142 cyber fraud complaints across India.
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The Gujarat Police have made significant progress in their investigation into a ₹53 crore cyber crime case, uncovering links to the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Ziauddin Siddique. One of the arrested suspects, Sahilmiyan Shabbirmiyan Malek, allegedly managed a bank account used by Salman Vohra, who is accused of financing Siddique's killing. Siddique was shot outside his son's office in Mumbai on October 12, 2024. The police have arrested ten members of a cyber fraud gang, revealing connections to 197 mule bank accounts involved in 142 cyber fraud complaints across 17 states and three Union Territories. The investigation has identified various types of fraud linked to these accounts, and further inquiries are ongoing. Authorities are also preparing to charge Vohra in the mule account case, as they continue to unravel the complex web of financial transactions related to the murder.
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This investigation highlights the growing issue of cyber crime in India, affecting individuals and businesses across multiple states. The links to high-profile murder cases raise concerns about security and law enforcement efficacy.
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