New Delhi, April 8 (NationPress) On Wednesday, the Delhi Police apprehended the son of the founder of the renowned restaurant chain, Khan Chacha, in connection with a cyber crime incident that has caused widespread concern in the national capital, according to officials.

The suspect, Mohammad Javed (49), was arrested for allegedly aiding cyber criminals by permitting them to utilize his bank account for transferring illicit funds.

In addition, Khan Chacha Director Mohammad Salim (49) was also implicated for allegedly allowing cyber fraudsters to exploit the account as a mule account to manage money extorted from victims of online scams.

During a covert operation, police seized two mobile devices and two SIM cards from the suspects.

Upon interrogation, both Javed and Salim confessed that they had initially established the bank account for their legitimate restaurant and catering enterprise.

However, due to financial challenges, they agreed to let outsiders use their account in exchange for a commission of 2 to 3 percent.

The suspects disclosed a complex web of deceit: they were first contacted by Harvinder Kohli, who introduced them to Naseem, and subsequently to Sandeep Dwivedi.

By sharing their banking information, they facilitated the transfer of significant sums of money.

Approximately Rs 54 lakh, sourced from various fraud cases, was deposited into their bank account before being redirected to other accounts.

Authorities indicated that suspicious messages—now erased—suggest an extensive conspiracy.

The confiscated devices and account information have been forwarded to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) for comprehensive nationwide verification.

The police are currently searching for Kohli, Naseem, and Dwivedi, whose involvement is under rigorous investigation.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi District), Sachin Sharma, issued a strong advisory to the public, urging: "Do not disclose your bank account information, ATM cards, OTPs, or internet banking details to any unfamiliar individual in exchange for commission or financial benefits. Such accounts are frequently utilized by cyber criminals to launder stolen funds, making the account holder equally responsible under the law."

This scandal has cast a significant pall over Khan Chacha, a restaurant chain established in Delhi in 1972, which has now expanded into Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.

Once celebrated for its exquisite kebabs and rich culinary heritage, the brand is now enmeshed in a high-profile cyber crime scandal that has shaken both the food industry and the general populace.