DELHI: A Delhi sessions court has granted regular bail to Amit Sharma, accused of aiding cybercriminals in a ₹3.42 crore scam that defrauded elderly individuals by impersonating law enforcement officials in what is known as a “digital arrest” fraud.
The scam came to light after a 91-year-old victim was manipulated into transferring ₹1 crore to accounts controlled by fraudsters. Sharma was linked to one such account, held in the name of Keppto Fintech Pvt. Ltd., and allegedly provided access for a 4% commission.
Bail Granted After Full Investigation
On July 21, 2025, Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Partap Singh Laler observed that Sharma’s role appeared limited, with no direct communication with the victim. The Court noted that the CBI had completed its investigation and had already frozen and returned the defrauded amount.
Sharma’s counsel pointed to a similar bail granted to a co-accused, citing his clean criminal record, family dependency, and lack of risk of tampering with evidence.
Bail on Strict Conditions
The Court granted bail under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023, on a personal bond of ₹50,000 with one local surety. Conditions include:
- Surrendering his passport
- No travel outside India
- No contact with witnesses or co-accused
- Mandatory court appearance and phone number activation
- Any breach will lead to cancellation of bail
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Though the fraud was termed “serious,” the Court emphasised that bail should not be used as a tool for punishment when custodial interrogation is over.