The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a 41-year-old Rajasthan man in a cyber-fraud investigation linked to an online gaming website. The case concerns an alleged loss of 1,77,53,960 rupees from a Haridwar resident in 2025.
Investigators say the victim was promised high returns after making a small investment through a website named Winadda. The alleged fraud began after the victim saw the website’s advertisement on YouTube and was later contacted on WhatsApp from several mobile numbers.
According to the STF, about 14 lakh rupees from the alleged fraud reached the bank account of the arrested man. A review of that account also found suspicious transactions totalling about 95 lakh rupees over a period of 4 months.
Complaint led to investigation
The Haridwar resident filed a complaint at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Dehradun. Police registered a first information report and assigned the investigation to Inspector Anil Kumar.
Investigators then examined the bank accounts allegedly used in the fraud and traced the movement of money. During this process, they identified the account linked to Kishore, son of Madan Lal.
The STF arrested Kishore, aged 41, from Ward Number-05, Uncha Magar Bas, under Ladnun police station in Rajasthan’s Didwana-Kuchaman district. The arrest relates to the bank account through which the suspected funds were routed; the investigation into the wider network is continuing.
Police are examining other bank accounts and transactions identified during the inquiry. The STF has not stated that the investigation has been completed or that all people connected with the alleged fraud have been identified.
STF issues online fraud warning
The STF has urged people to remain cautious about online gaming platforms, investment offers and unknown individuals promising high returns in a short period.
It has advised users to verify a website before clicking suspicious links or transferring money. Anyone facing cyber fraud has been asked to report it immediately through the 1930 cyber helpline.
Conclusion
The Uttarakhand STF has arrested a Rajasthan resident after tracing about 14 lakh rupees from an alleged 1,77,53,960-rupee online gaming fraud to his bank account. Further investigation into related accounts and transactions is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much money was allegedly lost in the case?
The complainant was allegedly defrauded of 1,77,53,960 rupees in 2025.
Q. How was the victim allegedly approached?
The victim saw a Winadda online gaming website advertisement on YouTube and was later contacted through WhatsApp from different mobile numbers.
Q. How much of the alleged fraud reached the arrested man’s account?
The STF said about 14 lakh rupees reached the bank account linked to the arrested man.
Q. What other activity did investigators find in the account?
Investigators found suspicious transactions worth about 95 lakh rupees in the account over 4 months.
Q. Where was the man arrested?
Kishore was arrested in Rajasthan from the area connected with Ward Number-05, Uncha Magar Bas, under Ladnun police station in Didwana-Kuchaman district.
Q. Which agency is investigating the case?
The Uttarakhand STF is investigating the case through the Cyber Crime Police Station in Dehradun.
Q. What number should victims use to report cyber fraud?
The STF has advised victims to report cyber fraud immediately through the 1930 cyber helpline.
