Jharkhand police probe uncovers Aadhaar tampering racket linked to cyber fraud money transfers

RANCHI: In a major revelation, investigators have found that cybercriminals were misusing Aadhaar cards of unsuspecting villagers to route money obtained through online frauds committed across the country. The modus operandi came to light during the interrogation of cyber fraudsters recently arrested in Ranchi.

The accused allegedly tampered with genuine Aadhaar cards to create forged versions and used them to open bank accounts with fake addresses. Once the accounts were activated, the altered Aadhaar cards were restored to their original form, making it difficult to trace the fraud.