Kolkata Industrialist Held in ₹300 Cr Cyber Fraud Case
Senior citizen duped of ₹93 lakh; probe points to shell firms, wider racket
- Pawan Ruia arrested by West Bengal Cyber Crime Wing
- Fraud estimated at ₹300 crore, linked to larger network
- ₹93 lakh scam on senior citizen triggered investigation
- Shell companies, family members under scanner
GG News Bureau
Kolkata, 2nd April: Kolkata-based industrialist Pawan Ruia has been arrested by the Cyber Crime Wing of West Bengal Police for his alleged involvement in a multi-crore online fraud case, officials said.
Ruia was detained from the New Town area near a five-star hotel on Tuesday evening. According to police sources, the fraud is estimated to be around ₹300 crore and may be part of a larger cybercrime network.
The arrest follows a complaint by a senior citizen from Salt Lake, who alleged he was cheated of ₹93 lakh after installing a malicious APK file on his mobile phone, lured by promises of high investment returns.
During the investigation, authorities traced the defrauded money to bank accounts linked to shell companies allegedly associated with members of the Ruia family.
Police have booked Ruia under charges of cheating, criminal breach of trust, and forgery. Officials said further investigation is underway to uncover the full extent of the racket and identify other possible accused.
Sources indicated that additional members of the Ruia family are also under scrutiny as investigators examine financial trails and digital evidence connected to the case.
