New Delhi, April 18 (NationPress) In a significant development, the Delhi Police Crime Branch (Western Range-II) has successfully dismantled an interstate cyber fraud network responsible for a substantial online investment scam. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with this operation that spanned across multiple states, including Delhi, Punjab, and Rajasthan.

Officials reported that this sophisticated network was involved in acquiring mule bank accounts and laundering ill-gotten funds through intricate financial channels to obscure the transaction history. During the crackdown, authorities seized three mobile devices and three SIM cards that were instrumental in executing the fraud.

The case was initiated under e-FIR No. 00025/2025 dated November 13, 2025, at the Crime Branch Police Station, citing relevant Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The complaint involved an online investment fraud totaling Rs 33,83,588, where the victim was drawn in with false promises of high returns from online trading platforms.

Investigation uncovered that the embezzled funds were traced to 15 bank accounts, with 13 of them registered outside of Delhi, underscoring the organized interstate nature of the operation. To date, four suspects have been taken into custody.

Authorities disclosed that the victim was initially attracted by enticing promises of substantial returns on online investments. After making initial payments, the victim was continuously pressured to send more funds, under the guise that additional payments were necessary to access or recover previous investments.

Deceived by these claims, the victim ultimately transferred money in several installments, incurring a considerable financial loss.

Through meticulous financial analysis, technical surveillance, and thorough field verification across various locations, investigators successfully identified and tracked the suspects. A sum of Rs 2 lakh each was linked to bank accounts associated with two of the accused, Md. Khalid and Ramandeep Singh.

The investigation involved scrutinizing over 100 Call Detail Records (CDRs), IMEI data, Customer Application Forms (CAF), and IP logs related to financial activities. This technical review was pivotal in tracing the digital footprint and establishing the connections among the involved parties.

A specialized team led by Inspector Gautam Malik, along with SI Ravi Bhushan and other members, operated under the guidance of ACP Raj Pal Dabas to execute coordinated operations and apprehend suspects across states.

Md. Khalid (26), hailing from Jahangirpuri, Delhi, was arrested on March 15. He confessed to providing his bank account and SIM card to a co-conspirator for a commission of Rs 5,000. Following this, Atiur Rahman (23), also from Jahangirpuri, was apprehended on March 25 at Rohtak Jail, where he was incarcerated for a similar offense. He admitted to facilitating the fraudulent use of bank accounts.

Ramandeep Singh (29), a resident of Fazilka, Punjab, was arrested on April 6 and disclosed that he had provided his bank account information to another suspect, Tanish alias Heera Ram, for Rs 15,000. Tanish (27), from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, was subsequently apprehended on April 9, 2026, for his role as a middleman in arranging mule accounts.

Further inquiries are ongoing to locate additional members of the syndicate.

The Delhi Police urges the public to remain vigilant against unsolicited investment proposals on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. Citizens are encouraged to authenticate investment schemes before transferring any funds and to refrain from engaging with unknown individuals or dubious platforms.

If you suspect cyber fraud, promptly report the incident to the National Cyber Crime Helpline (1930) or through the official cybercrime reporting portal.