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Thirteen Arrested in Bahraich for Loan Pretext Cyber Fraud Cases

Analysed 13 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·Uttar Pradesh, India·Crime
Thirteen Arrested in Bahraich for Loan Pretext Cyber Fraud CasesPreviousNext

Thirteen individuals were arrested in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly taking control of bank accounts and related instruments by promising loan assistance, police said. The accused reportedly used victims' ATM cards, SIM cards, and cheque books to conduct transactions involving cyber fraud proceeds. Four cybercrime cases were registered over four days, with arrests made in separate operations across various police station areas. Police investigations are ongoing.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (32/100). Lens Score 45/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
32%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 13 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a straightforward law enforcement perspective without political framing. The focus is on police actions and investigations, with no evident political commentary or partisan viewpoints. Coverage centers on official statements and factual reporting of arrests and charges.

Sentiment — Negative (32/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, emphasizing police efforts to address cybercrime. There is no emotional or sensational language, and the coverage maintains an objective stance on the arrests and ongoing investigations.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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Source
Their headline
Bias
Sentiment
news18UP: 17 arrested in Pratapgarh for involvement in Rs 12.18-crore cyber fraudCenterNeutral
thetribune13 arrested in Bahraich for using loan scam to facilitate cyber fraud - The TribuneCenterNegative
news18UP: 13 arrested for using loan pretext to facilitate cyber fraudCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 13 Jul, 05:32 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1813 Jul, 05:32 am
    UP: 13 arrested for using loan pretext to facilitate cyber fraud
  2. 2
    thetribune13 Jul, 05:38 am
    13 arrested in Bahraich for using loan scam to facilitate cyber fraud - The Tribune
  3. 3
    news1813 Jul, 10:30 am
    UP: 17 arrested in Pratapgarh for involvement in Rs 12.18-crore cyber fraud

Lens Score breakdown

45/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • financial irregularity

    This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Enforcement
Cyber CellBahraich Police

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Uttar Pradesh, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
13 Jul 2026
Key entities
CybercrimeBankPolice stationBahraichSuperintendent of police (India)Bahraich districtSIM cardDargahFinancial transactionAutomated teller machineChequeMaurya Empire