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Crime
Kanpur Man Arrested by ATS for Selling 5 Lakh Fake Email IDs
✍️ NDTV
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 10:53 PM
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ATS has arrested a Kanpur resident for creating and selling 5 lakh fake email IDs via Facebook, with links to contacts in Pakistan and other nations.
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a man from Kanpur for allegedly creating and selling 5 lakh fake email IDs. The accused is reported to have utilized Wi-Fi connections and proxy networks to conceal his digital identity while operating this illicit business.
According to ATS officials, the suspect sold these fraudulent email accounts through various Facebook groups. The investigation revealed that he used these hidden networks to mask his location and avoid detection by cyber authorities.
During interrogation, the accused disclosed his contacts with individuals and groups located in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, and Egypt. This international linkage suggests that the fake IDs were likely part of a broader cross-border cybercrime operation.
The arrest highlights the growing sophistication of cybercriminals who use social media platforms to market illegal digital assets. Authorities are continuing their investigation to trace the full extent of the network and identify other potential accomplices.
According to ATS officials, the suspect sold these fraudulent email accounts through various Facebook groups. The investigation revealed that he used these hidden networks to mask his location and avoid detection by cyber authorities.
During interrogation, the accused disclosed his contacts with individuals and groups located in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, and Egypt. This international linkage suggests that the fake IDs were likely part of a broader cross-border cybercrime operation.
The arrest highlights the growing sophistication of cybercriminals who use social media platforms to market illegal digital assets. Authorities are continuing their investigation to trace the full extent of the network and identify other potential accomplices.