New Delhi, March 23 (NationPress) The Central District Cyber Police of Delhi has successfully dismantled an online investment scam totaling Rs 21.46 lakh and apprehended two individuals involved in deceiving a victim with promises of lucrative returns and prepaid tasks.

Authorities revealed that the investigation uncovered a detailed financial trail through advanced technical analysis, securing crucial digital evidence.

As per police reports, an e-FIR (No. 28/25) was lodged on November 13, 2025, at the Cyber Central Police Station under pertinent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following a complaint of online fraud. The victim alleged that he was enticed into investing under the false promise of high returns. Afterward, the perpetrators continually requested additional funds under various guises, including prepaid tasks, account verification, and other fabricated fees. Ultimately, the victim transferred Rs 21,46,000 before realizing he had fallen prey to a scam.

In light of the serious nature of this crime, a specialized team led by Sub-Inspector Ranvijay Singh, along with Head Constables Sandeep and Paramveer, and Constable Anuj, was assembled under the oversight of senior officials from the Central District.

Throughout the investigation, the team employed extensive technical surveillance, scrutinized digital evidence, and followed the money trail through financial transactions. They identified a suspicious transaction of Rs 3 lakh traced to a bank account in Sikar, Rajasthan.

Following this lead, the police team traveled to Sikar and interrogated a local resident, Surender, whose account had received the funds. Upon questioning, Surender disclosed that the amount had been deposited by Narender, who had given him Rs 3 lakh in cash.

Further inquiries led to Narender, who admitted to transferring Rs 2.8 lakh to Prem Prakash after retaining Rs 20,000 as commission. Upon arrest, Prem Prakash confessed to sending Rs 2.6 lakh to another associate, Ankit, while keeping Rs 20,000 as his share.

Based on the technical evidence and witness statements, Narender, aged 24, and Prem Prakash, also known as Lovely, aged 38, both from Sikar, were taken into custody. The police are currently working to locate and apprehend the co-accused, Ankit.

As part of the operation, law enforcement seized two mobile devices — an iPhone 17 Pro Max and an Itel phone — which were utilized in the execution of the crime. Authorities have indicated that a background check on the criminal records of the accused is underway.

Deputy Commissioner of Police for the Central District, Rohit Rajbir Singh, stated that the investigation is ongoing.