The Delhi Police Crime Branch has cracked open a vast cybercrime network spread across Delhi, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, involved in high-tech crimes ranging from sextortion and banking fraud to identity theft and fake loan schemes. Acting on a tip-off, the police launched a series of coordinated raids beginning May 24, leading to 14 arrests and the recovery of synthetic banking kits, digital devices, and blackmail material.
The operation, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Aditya Gautam, began in New Ashok Nagar where a suspicious consignment of synthetic banking kits was intercepted. These kits, equipped with forged documents and pre-activated SIM cards, enabled criminals to bypass KYC norms and execute untraceable financial operations.
The seizure included 28 mobile phones, 30 SIM cards, two laptops, 15 debit cards, eight cheque books, and login credentials for multiple bank accounts. The money trail discovered so far exceeds ₹5 crore, with videos and images used in sextortion recovered as well.
Fake Call Centre and Sextortion Racket Uncovered
The initial arrests led investigators to a fake call centre in the Mundka area, masquerading as a legitimate bank loan provider. Run by prime accused Dilshad Ali and his absconding partner Amit, the call centre was used to lure unsuspecting victims with fake loan offers. Once identification details were gathered, the victims were extorted under the pretense of processing fees before the fraudsters cut off contact.
Seven individuals, including six telemarketers earning around ₹8,000–₹9,000 per month, were arrested from the call centre. Ali, who has a prior cybercrime record from 2019, used his corporate experience to operate and manage the centre.
In a separate raid in New Ashok Nagar, police arrested four more accused linked to a sextortion ring. The gang’s method was systematic: female operatives or impersonators sent Facebook friend requests to targets, extracted phone numbers via Messenger, and then initiated WhatsApp video calls. During the call, pornographic videos were played while the victims were secretly recorded using screen recording software. The content was later used to blackmail victims, threatening to publish the footage online unless money was paid.
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Diverse Backgrounds, Unified in Cybercrime
The individuals arrested came from various socio-economic and professional backgrounds. Ujjawal Pandey, 30, from Krishna Nagar, Delhi, used his cybercafe business as an entry point into cyber fraud. Gaurav Barua, 24, a graduate from IGNOU, allegedly left a legitimate insurance job to join cybercrime operations. Nineteen-year-old Yug Sharma was instrumental in supplying fake SIM cards and synthetic account kits.
Dilshad Ali, the alleged mastermind behind the fake loan scam, had prior experience in corporate roles and a known criminal background. The sextortion gang included Jahid (20), a third-year college student from Rajasthan’s Deeg, identified as the ring leader. He was supported by Raheesh (21) and Sohil (18). Notably, Jayshree, a 24-year-old graduate and former SBI BPO employee, played a key role in manipulating victims over phone calls.
Police said this multi-state operation not only highlights the growing sophistication of cybercrime in India but also the alarming number of educated youth being drawn into digital fraud networks due to financial incentives.