Digital Deception: Unmasking a High-Tech Fraud Syndicate

A sophisticated interstate syndicate duped a 78-year-old Delhi resident out of over Rs 2.19 crore by impersonating law enforcement officials and creating a digital arrest hoax. Five individuals, including a DJ operator and a plastic plate manufacturer, were arrested following an investigation by the Special Cell's IFSO unit.

A sophisticated interstate syndicate has been uncovered, conning a 78-year-old resident of Delhi out of more than Rs 2.19 crore. The group, comprising individuals from diverse professions including a DJ operator and a plastic plate manufacturer, was busted by the Special Cell's Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations unit.

The alleged fraudsters impersonated law enforcement and central government officials, convincing their victim of a digital arrest scenario. A fabricated case of money laundering backed by fake documentation added credibility to their threats, leading the victim to transfer large sums of money.

Police investigations revealed the syndicate's reliance on mule bank accounts, layered fund transfers, and international virtual numbers. This high-tech deception underscores the sophisticated means employed by modern fraudsters to dupe unwitting victims.

(With inputs from agencies.)