New Delhi, October 14, 2025: In a disturbing cyber fraud case in Delhi, scammers digitally “arrested” a woman and withdrew a personal loan of ₹20.89 lakh in her name, even though her bank account contained only ₹89,000. Delhi Police have arrested five suspects linked to a nationwide digital arrest fraud network. The gang reportedly created fake companies, opened bank accounts in victims’ names, and siphoned off money, earning hefty commissions from the fraudulent transactions.
Victim Manipulated via Fake NCB ID and Skype Call
The victim approached the Central District Cyber Police, stating that unknown callers claimed to be Deputy Commissioners of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). They falsely informed her that her Aadhaar card had allegedly been used in drug-related activities, warning that she would face legal consequences. Using this deception, the scammers conducted a video call via Skype, displaying a fake NCB ID, and extracted her banking credentials, including OTPs. These details were then used to transfer the stolen funds into the gang’s accounts.
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Police Investigation and Arrests
Using technical surveillance, the police conducted coordinated raids across Delhi, Hapur, and Greater Noida. On September 23, Lokesh Gupta was arrested from Mukundpur, Delhi. During interrogation, he admitted transferring control of company bank accounts to Deepak Goyal and Manoj Chaudhary. Following his lead, Manoj Chaudhary, and later Mohit Jain and Keshav Kumar, were arrested from Greater Noida. The fifth accused, Saif Ali, was apprehended in Shahdara based on Mohit Jain’s directions.
Investigations revealed that Mohit Jain is the ringleader of a gang operating across India. Both Mohit and Keshav Kumar had multiple prior cases registered against them, and Mohit has been declared a fugitive by the court in previous cyber fraud proceedings.
Gang’s Modus Operandi
The accused reportedly set up fake companies to open current bank accounts in the names of victims across the country. Fraudulent funds were routed through these accounts and subsequently transferred to the gang’s accounts. The investigation found 473 complaints on the NCRP portal linked to this network, including 24 complaints from Delhi alone this year. Police recovered 14 mobile phones, 40 checkbooks, 33 SIM cards, 15 company stamps, 19 debit cards, 14 PAN cards, and an MG Hector car from the suspects.
Cybersecurity Experts Raise Alerts
Cybersecurity specialists emphasized that the case underscores the urgent need for citizens to secure their mobile devices, banking credentials, and personal data. Authorities have warned the public to verify any unknown calls or messages before responding to prevent similar frauds. They highlighted that such scams exploit trust and fear, using social engineering techniques that can compromise personal and financial information within minutes.
Experts also recommended multi-factor authentication, regular monitoring of bank accounts, and caution against sharing OTPs or personal information over calls or messaging apps, even if the caller claims to be from a government agency.
Key Takeaways
- A woman’s account with ₹89,000 was exploited to withdraw ₹20.89 lakh via a digital arrest scam.
- Five suspects, including ringleader Mohit Jain, were arrested across Delhi, Hapur, and Greater Noida.
- The gang operated by creating fake companies and bank accounts to transfer fraudulently acquired funds.
- NCRP portal shows 473 complaints linked to this gang nationwide.
- Cybersecurity experts urge vigilance, verification, and secure banking practices to prevent fraud.
