Gurugram Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a digital fraud case, including a former team manager of a travel company who had recently been working with the firm as a freelancer. The accused, an MBA graduate and resident of Meerut, was taken into custody following an investigation into online fraud activities, according to police.
The arrests were announced on June 7, with investigators linking the accused to financial transactions associated with an earlier fraud case.
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Arrest Linked to Earlier Fraud Investigation
According to police, the former manager had previously facilitated bank accounts used in a fraud case involving ₹78 lakh in 2025. The investigation was intensified following directives from the new Police Commissioner to thoroughly examine cases related to digital scams.
Authorities said technical tracing played a key role in identifying individuals connected to the case and uncovering the movement of funds through multiple accounts.
Bihar Account Holder Also Arrested
Police said the investigation led to the arrest of a bank account holder from Bihar whose account recorded transactions worth ₹24 lakh. According to investigators, the account holder had sold his bank account to the fraudsters for ₹70,000.
Officials believe the account was used as part of the financial network involved in the scam. Further inquiries are underway to determine the extent of the operation and identify additional individuals linked to the case.
Probe Continues to Trace Other Accused
Gurugram Police said efforts are continuing to apprehend other accused persons allegedly involved in the fraud. Investigators are examining financial and technical evidence as part of the ongoing probe.
The police statement noted that digital fraud cases are being investigated with increased scrutiny. Authorities said the investigation remains active and further arrests may follow as more details emerge about the network behind the scam.
