Delhi credit card fraud: Fake call centre busted, 6 arrested in ₹1.31 lakh case
Synopsis
A fake call centre in a rented West Delhi flat was posing as a bank helpline to steal credit card details — and the defrauded money was being spent on Blinkit orders. Delhi's Cyber Police cracked the case through digital forensics, arresting six people including two with prior cybercrime records.
Key Takeaways
Delhi's Cyber Police Station, North-East District , busted a fraudulent call centre in Khyala, West Delhi on 9 July 2026 .
Six accused were arrested, allegedly defrauding victim Amit Kumar of ₹1.31 lakh by impersonating bank officials.
Defrauded funds were traced to Blinkit purchases, including a Samsung mobile phone and two power banks .
Nitin Solanki and Simran allegedly ran the operation; Ishika and Dhruv made calls to victims.
Dhruv had two prior cybercrime cases ; Bobby Shresth had one prior case on record.
Police recovered five mobile phones and one power bank; investigation is ongoing to trace more victims and associates.
The Cyber Police Station of Delhi's North-East District on Thursday, 9 July 2026, dismantled a fraudulent call centre allegedly operating from a rented flat in Khyala, West Delhi, arresting six individuals in connection with a credit card fraud totalling ₹1.31 lakh. The accused allegedly impersonated bank officials to extract confidential card details from victims and carry out unauthorised transactions.
How the Fraud Came to Light
The case originated from a complaint filed on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) by Amit Kumar, a resident of Karawal Nagar, Delhi. An e-FIR (No. 114/2026) was subsequently registered at PS Cyber, North-East District under Sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
According to police, Kumar received a call from individuals posing as bank representatives who offered to enhance his credit card limit. After gaining his trust, they extracted his confidential card details and siphoned off approximately ₹1.31 lakh through unauthorised online transactions.
Digital Trail Led Investigators to the Gang
A dedicated team from PS Cyber, North-East District, conducted extensive technical surveillance and digital forensic analysis. The probe revealed that the defrauded funds had been used to purchase items on Blinkit, including a Samsung mobile phone and two power banks.
The digital trail led investigators to Anish Gupta (20), a resident of Kashmiri Colony, Rohini, who was found to be using the mobile phone that had contacted the complainant. His interrogation disclosed the existence of the fraudulent call centre operating out of a rented flat in Khyala. Police immediately raided the premises and apprehended five more accused.
The Six Accused and Their Alleged Roles
According to police, Nitin Solanki (25) of Adhyapak Nagar, Nangloi, and Simran (24) of Tagore Garden were allegedly operating the call centre. Ishika (25) of Moti Nagar, West Delhi, and Dhruv (21) of Sector-39, Rohini, allegedly worked as callers who contacted victims and extracted sensitive card information. Anish Gupta and Bobby Shresth (22) of Rama Vihar, Karala, Delhi, were also allegedly involved in the operation.
Notably, Dhruv was found to have two prior cybercrime cases registered against him, while Bobby Shresth had one previous cybercrime case on record — suggesting a pattern of repeat offending within the syndicate.
Evidence Recovered and Investigation Status
Police recovered five mobile phones, including the handset used to contact the complainant, along with one power bank allegedly purchased with the defrauded money. Further investigation is underway to identify additional victims, trace financial transactions, and uncover other associates linked to the syndicate.
This bust is part of a broader crackdown by Delhi Police on cyber fraud operations that exploit public trust in banking institutions. Authorities have urged citizens to never share credit card details, OTPs, or CVV numbers with callers claiming to be bank representatives.
Point of View
High-return cyber fraud — a rented flat, a few phones, and a script impersonating a bank helpline. What stands out is that two of the six accused already had cybercrime cases on record, raising questions about whether existing deterrents are working. The use of Blinkit for near-instant conversion of stolen card funds into physical goods also points to a growing exploitation of quick-commerce platforms as money-laundering conduits. Delhi Police's digital forensics approach here — tracing the handset, then the flat — is replicable, but the volume of such operations almost certainly exceeds current investigative bandwidth.
NationPress
9 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Delhi fake call centre credit card fraud case?
A fraudulent call centre operating from a rented flat in Khyala, West Delhi, allegedly posed as bank officials to trick victims into sharing credit card details and carried out unauthorised transactions worth ₹1.31 lakh. Delhi's Cyber Police busted the operation on 9 July 2026, arresting six people.
Who are the six accused arrested in the Delhi credit card fraud case?
The six accused are Nitin Solanki (25) of Nangloi, Dhruv (21) of Rohini, Anish Gupta (20) of Rohini, Simran (24) of Tagore Garden, Ishika (25) of Moti Nagar, and Bobby Shresth (22) of Karala, Delhi. Nitin Solanki and Simran allegedly ran the call centre, while Ishika and Dhruv made calls to victims.
How did Delhi Police trace the fraudulent call centre?
Police used technical surveillance and digital forensic analysis to trace the defrauded funds to Blinkit purchases. The digital trail led them to Anish Gupta, who was using the phone that had contacted the complainant. His interrogation revealed the call centre's location in Khyala, West Delhi.
What sections were invoked in the Delhi cyber fraud FIR?
An e-FIR (No. 114/2026) was registered under Sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at PS Cyber, North-East District, based on a complaint filed on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
How can people protect themselves from credit card impersonation fraud?
Authorities advise citizens never to share credit card numbers, CVV codes, OTPs, or expiry dates with anyone claiming to be a bank representative over the phone. Legitimate banks do not request such details via inbound calls. Any suspicious call should be reported on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP).
