Crackdown on Cyber Fraud: Educated Professionals Turn to Crime

Two educated professionals have been arrested for cyber fraud, allegedly duping victims across several states out of Rs 60 lakh. Police seized luxury items purchased with the stolen money. The arrests came after a victim reported being scammed through a fake credit card upgrade scheme. Investigations continue.

Authorities have apprehended two individuals suspected of executing cyber fraud amounting to Rs 60 lakh, misguiding victims across states and using the illicit earnings on lavish goods, officials revealed on Friday.

Identified as Anuj Tomar and Vivek Sharma, the accused were detained in Chandigarh and Delhi, with assistance from Punjab Police. Seized items include laptops, mobile phones, a Thar SUV, and premium cricket gear.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Atul Kumar Srivastava stated that the arrests followed a complaint from Sunil Kumar Khanna, who lost Rs 1.35 lakh in a scam involving fake bank executive calls. The culprits allegedly exploited online fraud techniques learned after losing their jobs.

(With inputs from agencies.)