Five-Star Ratings, Zero Returns: The Rise of the Online Task Trap

Trained in Malaysia, Gang Duping People Through Fake Hotel-Rating Tasks Arrested

The420 Web Desk
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New Delhi|November 9, 2025:  The Cyber Police of Delhi’s North District have busted a fraud syndicate involved in online task scams that lured victims with promises of quick money for rating hotels and restaurants. The gang allegedly cheated a young woman from Burari of ₹2.96 lakh, leading to the arrest of three accused after coordinated raids in Agra and Jaipur. Police said the gang’s mastermind, who remains absconding, had received cybercrime training in Malaysia and was operating the network from abroad.

The Online Task Trap

Investigations revealed that the fraudsters contacted victims via WhatsApp and Telegram, offering them “online tasks” such as rating hotels and restaurants. Victims were initially paid small commissions to gain their trust and were then persuaded to invest larger sums under the pretext of earning higher profits. Once the money was transferred, the scammers disappeared, blocking all communication.

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Raids in Agra and Jaipur

Based on technical surveillance, Delhi Police conducted raids in Agra and Jaipur, arresting Kuldeep Kushwaha and Kuldeep Singh from Agra, and Rahul Chaudhary from Jaipur.
During the operation, police recovered multiple mobile phones, cheque books, PAN cards, and account-opening kits, which were allegedly used to facilitate the fraud.

Mastermind Trained in Malaysia Still at Large

According to officials, the gang’s ringleader had undergone cybercrime training in Malaysia and used foreign servers and fake accounts to operate undetected. The accused managed the syndicate remotely, targeting Indian citizens through online communication platforms.
Police have launched a search operation and are working with international agencies to trace the absconding suspect.

A senior Delhi Police officer stated:

“The gang used foreign-based servers and encrypted platforms to target victims in India. Preliminary findings suggest links to organized cybercrime networks in Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries.”

Rising Trend in Cyber Frauds

Delhi Police have noted a growing number of such “online task” and “rating reward” scams, where victims are duped under the pretense of easy side income. Officials say these operations are now being run by internationally trained cybercriminal networks, using encrypted communication channels and digital payment gateways to evade detection.

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