Cybercrime expert Prof. Triveni Singh highlighted that modern scams manipulate emotions and beliefs, not just systems. Authorities continue to track accomplices and accounts across states, raising concerns about banking oversight and charity transaction s

In Mathura, cybercriminals exploited faith by creating a fake charity called the “Goseva Trust,” claiming to support cow protection but running a ₹21 crore online fraud. Donors from states like Rajasthan, West Bengal, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu unknowingly transferred money to fraudulent accounts.

Image of Mathura city with a caption about the Goseva Trust scamImage of Mathura city with a caption about the Goseva Trust scam

Police arrested Gautam Upadhyay and Balwant Singh for forging IDs and SIM cards to open multiple accounts, siphoning nearly ₹20.93 crore. Although ₹7 lakh was frozen, most funds were quickly moved through complex transfers, making recovery difficult. The trust’s name was deliberately chosen to exploit religious faith and avoid suspicion.

Image of Mathura city with a caption about the Goseva Trust scamImage of Mathura city with a caption about the Goseva Trust scam

Cybercrime expert Prof. Triveni Singh highlighted that modern scams manipulate emotions and beliefs, not just systems. Authorities continue to track accomplices and accounts across states, raising concerns about banking oversight and charity transaction safeguards. This case underscores how blind faith can be as vulnerable as passwords in India’s culture of religious giving.


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