Delhi Police Foils Multi-State Cyber Scam, Arrests Key Suspect in ₹33 Lakh Fraud
Image Source: Internet
In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police has dismantled a multi-state cyber-hawala syndicate with suspected cross-border connections, arresting its alleged mastermind in Lucknow. The syndicate, responsible for duping a 61-year-old senior citizen of ₹33.10 lakh through a fake online investment scheme, was cracked during an investigation into an e-FIR filed by the victim. According to officials, the probe revealed that the cheated amount was laundered through multiple bank accounts operated by shell entities, including a fictitious firm, 'Belcrest India Pvt Ltd'. The police tracked the money trail to two mobile phones, three cheque books, and two debit cards recovered from the suspect's possession. Deepanshu, the key facilitator of the cyber-hawala network, was arrested after an overnight operation in Mohanlalganj, Lucknow. During interrogation, he confessed to arranging dummy directors, floating shell companies, and opening bank accounts with the help of corrupt bank officials at the behest of his handlers. The funds were layered through various shell entities and siphoned off via hawala channels and cryptocurrency routes. The police also arrested Rishab Singh, who was on the run in an NDPS Act case registered by the Special Cell in Delhi. Preliminary inquiry revealed that Singh had provided accommodation to Deepanshu to evade arrest. Further investigation is underway to identify the masterminds, beneficiaries, and cross-border links behind the scam.
