Fraud Alert
Delhi’s Biggest Digital Arrest Scam: Senior Citizen Duped of Rs 19 Crore
New Delhi – In a shocking case of cybercrime, fraudsters posing as officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) orchestrated a sophisticated scam, defrauding a 65-year-old resident of Greater Kailash of approximately Rs 19 crore. This incident marks one of the largest digital fraud cases in Delhi, surpassing a previous Rs 12 crore scam in the capital.
The victim, Arun Kumar Jain, filed a complaint on the Ministry of Home Affairs portal after falling prey to the fraud. According to the Delhi Police Cyber Cell, the fraudsters first lured the senior citizen by promising to double his money through online investments. Though Jain did not proceed with the investments, the scammers discovered substantial funds in his bank account.
Subsequently, Jain received a call from individuals posing as ED officers, who insisted on discussing the matter over a video call. During the call, the impersonators interrogated him about the large sum in his account, gaining detailed information about his banking credentials. Exploiting this access, the scammers siphoned Rs 18.70 crore from his account and blocked it.
The crime came to light when Jain reported the incident through the Home Ministry’s portal. Acting promptly, the Cyber Cell initiated an investigation and traced the culprits to Ahmedabad. The police arrested three individuals in connection with the case. Further investigation revealed that the accused utilized over 750 bank accounts to execute the elaborate scam. The Delhi Police Cyber Cell is now working to uncover the entire network and recover the stolen funds.
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This case serves as a grim reminder of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals and the need for heightened awareness and robust security measures to combat digital fraud.
