Delhi Police Uncovers Major Cyber Fraud Syndicate Involving Interstate Scams
Significant Cyber Fraud Operation Disrupted
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New Delhi, April 18: The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has successfully dismantled an interstate cyber fraud ring linked to a substantial online investment scam. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with this case, which spans across Delhi, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
Officials reported that this organized group was involved in acquiring mule bank accounts and laundering stolen funds through complex financial networks to obscure the transaction history. During the operation, authorities seized three mobile devices and three SIM cards utilized in the fraudulent activities.
The investigation began with the registration of e-FIR No. 00025/2025 on November 13, 2025, at the Crime Branch Police Station, following a complaint regarding an online investment scam totaling Rs 33,83,588. The victim was misled into investing money with the false promise of high returns from online trading platforms.
As the investigation progressed, it was discovered that the defrauded amount was traced to 15 different bank accounts, with 13 of them registered outside of Delhi, underscoring the interstate and organized nature of the fraud. To date, four suspects have been apprehended.
Authorities revealed that the victim was initially attracted by promises of substantial returns on their investments. After making initial deposits, they were pressured to send more money under the guise of needing additional payments to unlock or recover their previous investments.
Deceived by these claims, the victim ended up transferring funds in several installments, leading to a considerable financial loss.
Through meticulous financial analysis, technical surveillance, and thorough field investigations across various locations, the police were able to identify and track down the suspects. An amount of Rs 2 lakh each was traced to accounts associated with two of the accused, Md. Khalid and Ramandeep Singh.
The investigation involved scrutinizing over 100 Call Detail Records (CDRs), IMEI data, Customer Application Forms (CAF), and IP logs related to the financial transactions. This technical analysis was vital in mapping the digital footprint and establishing connections among the suspects.
A specialized team led by Inspector Gautam Malik, including SI Ravi Bhushan and other personnel, was assembled under the guidance of ACP Raj Pal Dabas to execute coordinated operations and arrests across different states.
Md. Khalid (26), from Jahangirpuri, Delhi, was arrested on March 15 and admitted to providing his bank account and SIM card to a co-conspirator for a commission of Rs 5,000. Following this, Atiur Rahman (23), also from Jahangirpuri, was apprehended on March 25 at Rohtak Jail, where he was incarcerated for a similar offense. He confessed to facilitating the use of bank accounts for fraudulent activities.
Ramandeep Singh (29), hailing from Fazilka, Punjab, was arrested on April 6 and disclosed that he had shared his bank account details with another suspect, Tanish alias Heera Ram, for Rs 15,000. Tanish (27), from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, was subsequently arrested on April 9, 2026, for his role in coordinating mule accounts.
Investigations are ongoing to locate additional members of the syndicate.
Delhi Police has urged the public to be vigilant against unsolicited investment proposals on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. Citizens are encouraged to verify the legitimacy of investment schemes before transferring funds and to refrain from engaging with unknown individuals or dubious platforms.
In cases of suspected cyber fraud, individuals should promptly report the incident to the National Cyber Crime Helpline (1930) or through the official cybercrime reporting portal.