Cyber Fraud Ring Busted: Trio Arrested for Rs 1.16 Crore Scam

The Delhi Police apprehended three members of a cyber fraud syndicate involved in scamming an elderly man out of Rs 1.16 crore by pretending to be law enforcement and coercing him digitally. The suspects used fake documents, multiple bank accounts, and internet anomalies to accomplish the fraudulent activities.

The Delhi Police have successfully dismantled a cyber fraud syndicate, arresting three men for allegedly duping an 82-year-old man of Rs 1.16 crore. The fraudsters posed as law officials, placing the victim under 'digital arrest' and forcing a money transfer under duress.

Investigations revealed that a significant portion of the illicit funds was channeled to an NGO's account in Himachal Pradesh, controlled by fraudsters operating from Patna, Bihar. The account was linked to 32 fraud complaints totaling Rs 24 crore, prompting a series of raids resulting in the arrest of the culprits.

The accused, identified as Prabhakar Kumar, Rupesh Kumar Singh, and Dev Raj, played pivotal roles in orchestrating the scam, including activating fraudulent SIM cards, distributing funds, and managing bank accounts. Law enforcement continues to investigate further links to the crime syndicate.

(With inputs from agencies.)