Cyber Crime
Delhi Police Busts Cyber Fraud Gang: Four Arrested for Rs 45 Lakh ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
New Delhi: In a major crackdown on cybercrime, Delhi Police has arrested four fraudsters who allegedly duped a man of Rs 44.50 lakh by impersonating CBI officers and executing a ‘digital arrest’ scam.
The case unfolded when the victim, Virender Kumar Indora from Mayur Vihar Phase-1, lodged a complaint He recounted how a caller, posing as a CBI officer, falsely accused him of criminal involvement and coerced him into transferring Rs 44.50 lakh under the threat of legal action.
The Investigation Unfolds
A forensic audit of the financial transactions revealed that Rs 38 lakh was transferred to a private bank account under the name of Dinesh Singadhiya, a Jaipur resident. The money was swiftly withdrawn via cheque, raising red flags for investigators.
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Acting on leads, a police team raided Jaipur on March 5, nabbing Dinesh Singadhiya. His interrogation exposed a well-coordinated cyber fraud network involving five more individuals. This led to the subsequent arrest of Prashant Verma, who assisted in setting up fraudulent bank accounts.
Further investigations pointed to Prakash Choudhary, a key operative linked to the mastermind, Mahesh Nehra. Nehra allegedly maintained direct contact with international cybercriminals, orchestrating scams across India. Choudhary played a critical role in laundering money, coordinating with mule account providers via social media.
More Arrests & Modus Operandi
On Saturday, police arrested another suspect, Gajender Kumar, from his rented accommodation in Rajasthan’s Kuchaman City. He was responsible for assisting Singadhiya in withdrawing Rs 38 lakh from the bank. Authorities also seized four mobile phones used by the gang for executing the fraud.
Investigators revealed that the arrested individuals were in close contact with international cybercrime syndicates, running similar scams nationwide. Their primary role was to facilitate fund transfers through cheques and ATMs before funneling the money to their overseas handlers.
The Faces Behind the Fraud
- Dinesh Singadhiya : A DJ helper and daily wage worker from Jaipur.
- Prashant Verma : A Jaipur-based DJ who helped in setting up fraudulent accounts.
- Prakash Choudhary : A college dropout who acted as a money launderer.
- Gajender Kumar: Assisted in cash withdrawals.
Delhi Police continues its hunt for mastermind Mahesh Nehra and other international links to dismantle this high-tech scam network.