The Delhi Police has successfully dismantled several inter-state cyber fraud syndicates, arresting 55 individuals during a month-long operation. This operation, which concluded recently, led to the recovery of ₹4.84 crore of stolen funds, while an additional ₹1.55 crore has been frozen in various bank accounts. The police attributed this success to detailed financial trail analysis and coordinated field operations conducted across multiple states, including Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and others.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Darade Sharad Bhaskar, victims have started receiving partial refunds, with approximately ₹39 lakh reverted through court orders. This initiative was sparked by a case involving a retired central government employee from Janakpuri, who was defrauded of ₹15 lakh by criminals posing as law enforcement officials. The investigation led to the arrests of three suspects from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.
- Widespread operations — Raids were conducted across multiple states, leading to significant arrests and recoveries.
- Fraudulent schemes — Victims were lured through fake investment platforms and social media promises of high returns.
- Seized assets — Police recovered over 100 mobile phones and numerous SIM cards and bank documents.
Among the various cases investigated, one involved an online investment fraud where a complainant lost ₹14.35 lakh to a scheme advertised on social media. The police also uncovered a separate online trading scam, resulting in ₹25 lakh in losses for victims. Notably, the fraudsters employed mule bank accounts to facilitate the transfer of stolen money, often operating under the guise of legitimate business transactions.
The police have indicated that their efforts will continue to identify additional suspects and recover the proceeds from these crimes. As investigations proceed, they are also focusing on providing further relief to the victims of these elaborate scams, which have become increasingly prevalent in the digital space.
