The Central District Cyber Police of Delhi Police has cracked an online investment fraud case involving Rs21.46 lakh, leading to the arrest of two accused who allegedly duped a victim with promises of high returns and prepaid task schemes.
Officials confirmed that the case was solved through detailed technical investigation, with crucial digital evidence and financial trails uncovered during the probe.
An e-FIR (No. 28/25) was registered on November 13, 2025, at the Cyber Central Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The complainant reported being lured into an online investment scheme offering lucrative returns. Over time, the fraudsters demanded additional payments under various pretexts such as prepaid tasks, account verification, and other fabricated charges. The victim ultimately transferred Rs21.46 lakh before realising he had been cheated.
Given the seriousness of the case, a special team led by Sub-Inspector Ranvijay Singh, along with Head Constables Sandeep and Paramveer and Constable Anuj, was formed under the supervision of senior officers in the Central District.
During the investigation, police carried out extensive technical surveillance, analysed digital records, and traced financial transactions. A key breakthrough came when a suspicious transfer of Rs3 lakh was linked to a bank account in Sikar, Rajasthan.
Acting on this lead, the police team reached Sikar and questioned a local resident, Surender, whose account had received the amount. He revealed that the money had been deposited by Narender, to whom he later handed over Rs3 lakh in cash.
Further interrogation led to Narender, who admitted to passing Rs2.8 lakh to Prem Prakash after keeping Rs20,000 as commission. Prem Prakash, also known as Lovely, confessed to transferring Rs2.6 lakh to another , Ankit, while retaining Rs20,000 as his share.
Based on technical evidence, witness statements, and field verification, police arrested Narender (24) and Prem Prakash alias Lovely (38), both residents of Sikar. Efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the remaining accused, Ankit.
During the operation, authorities seized two mobile phones — an iPhone 17 Pro Max and an Itel handset — believed to have been used in the crime. Police are also verifying the past criminal records of the accused.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central District) Rohit Rajbir Singh stated that further investigation in the case is currently underway.
