UP STF Arrests Accused in Multi-Crore Fake IPO and Gaming Platform Fraud
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrested Anurag Arvind Srivastava in Nagpur for orchestrating a multi-crore cyber fraud involving fake IPO investments and a fantasy gaming platform called My Ground11 Gaming Zone. Srivastava allegedly lured investors with promises of stock market training and high returns, diverting funds through fraudulent applications and multiple bank accounts. Authorities recovered documents, cheque books worth over Rs 5 crore, and froze linked bank accounts. Over 3,000 complaints have been filed, and investigations continue to apprehend other gang members.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (42/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: theprint, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 4 Aug, 03:04 am. Other outlets followed.
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