Gurugram Police have arrested five people for allegedly operating a credit card limit enhancement scam from Delhi, following an investigation by the Cyber Crime Unit into complaints of financial fraud.
The action stemmed from a complaint filed by Om Prakash, who alleged that he was cheated of ₹27,000 after fraudsters contacted him with a promise to increase his credit card limit. During the investigation, police traced the defrauded amount to a digital wallet linked to Canara Bank.
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Fraud Network Traced Through Financial Transactions
Investigators tracked the money trail and linked the fraud to a network operating from Delhi. The probe led to the identification and arrest of five accused allegedly involved in deceiving people by offering credit card limit enhancement services.
According to police, the accused used customer information to contact potential victims and persuade them to share sensitive banking details. Authorities believe the operation relied on stolen or leaked customer data to identify targets.
Cyber Cell Raid Leads to Arrests
A raid conducted by the Gurugram cyber cell in Delhi resulted in the arrest of all five accused. Police also seized electronic devices and other equipment that were allegedly used in carrying out the fraud.
Investigators said all five accused are graduates and frequently changed their locations every 15 to 20 days in an effort to avoid detection. The arrests have enabled authorities to examine the wider structure of the alleged fraud network.
Probe Expands to Data Leak Source
Police have sought custody of the accused to recover additional devices and uncover the full extent of the operation. Investigators are also probing the source of the leaked customer information and attempting to identify the main supplier of credit card users’ data.
Authorities have advised the public to remain cautious about unsolicited calls related to banking services. Police reiterated that banks do not ask customers to share OTPs, card details or other confidential financial information over the phone.
