Bihar Police have busted a cybercrime gang in Nawada district for allegedly duping young men by promising ₹10 lakh to impregnate women, exploiting unemployment and digital illiteracy through fake online schemes and vanishing after collecting registration fees.
A cybercrime racket operating from Bihar’s Nawada district has been exposed for allegedly running a bizarre and exploitative online scam that targeted unemployed young men. The gang promised participants ₹10 lakh for impregnating women under a fictitious “fertility programme”.
Victims were asked to pay a registration fee to enrol, after which the accused reportedly disappeared. Police have arrested multiple suspects, seized digital devices, and launched a wider investigation to trace financial trails and identify other members. Officials have cautioned the public against falling for sensational online offers and urged prompt reporting of cyber fraud.
Inside the Scam: How Young Men Were Lured
According to police officials, the gang used social media platforms, messaging apps, and online advertisements to circulate carefully worded messages that appeared legitimate and confidential. These messages claimed that wealthy families or agencies were seeking men to help women conceive and were willing to pay as much as ₹10 lakh per case.
Interested individuals were directed to private chats, where scammers shared fake documents, photographs, and testimonials to build trust. Victims were then asked to pay a “registration” or “processing” fee, reportedly ranging between ₹2,000 and ₹10,000, to secure their participation.
Nawada Superintendent of Police (SP) said the scheme was “entirely fraudulent and designed to exploit desperation”. “There is no legal or medical basis for such claims. The accused used shock value and secrecy to prevent victims from verifying the information,” the officer stated.
Several victims, most of them unemployed or underemployed young men, told police they were drawn in by the promise of quick money and assurances that their identity would remain confidential. Many realised they had been cheated only when the organisers stopped responding to calls and messages.
Arrests, Digital Evidence, and Ongoing Investigation
Police action followed multiple complaints filed by victims who grew suspicious after losing contact with the alleged organisers. Acting on these inputs, cybercrime officials tracked digital footprints and conducted raids, leading to the arrest of key accused persons.
Authorities said they have seized mobile phones, SIM cards, and bank documents used in the scam. Preliminary findings suggest the gang operated multiple bank accounts, some allegedly opened using fake or borrowed identities, to collect and quickly withdraw money.
“We are examining whether the accused are linked to similar frauds in other districts or states,” a senior police official said. Investigators are also working to identify how many people may have been duped and whether international cybercrime networks were involved.
Police have assured victims that efforts are being made to recover money where possible, though officials acknowledged that cyber fraud recoveries remain challenging once funds are moved across accounts.
A Wider Pattern: Cybercrime Targeting the Vulnerable
This case has once again highlighted the growing threat of cybercrime in India, particularly scams that prey on economic distress and lack of digital awareness. Experts note that fraudsters increasingly rely on sensational, taboo, or emotionally charged claims to bypass rational scrutiny.
In Bihar and several other states, cybercrime cells have reported a surge in scams promising easy jobs, quick loans, miracle cures, or unconventional income opportunities. Unemployed youth, migrant workers, and first-time internet users are often the most vulnerable.
Police officials stressed that legitimate medical, employment, or financial programmes do not demand upfront fees or operate through secretive online messages. They urged citizens to verify information, discuss suspicious offers with family members, and report scams immediately to cybercrime helplines.
Social Silence and the Weight of Shame
Activists and social observers say many victims hesitate to report such frauds due to embarrassment or fear of social judgment, especially when scams involve sensitive subjects like sexuality or reproduction.
“This silence allows scammers to continue unchecked,” said a Patna-based social worker. “We need to normalise reporting fraud and stop blaming victims. Deception thrives on secrecy, not stupidity.”
Experts also emphasised the need for community-level digital literacy programmes, particularly in rural areas, to help people identify red flags and understand basic online safety.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
This disturbing case from Nawada is not just about a bizarre scam-it is about how vulnerability, unemployment, and lack of awareness can be ruthlessly exploited in the digital age.
When financial desperation meets misinformation, dignity becomes collateral damage.
While swift police action is welcome, long-term solutions lie in education, empathy, and open conversations around cyber safety and social stigma.
As a society, we must create spaces where people can seek help without shame and verify information without fear.
