Delhi Police have arrested three cybercriminals from Jamtara, Jharkhand, for allegedly defrauding a Delhi resident of Rs 10.80 lakh by posing as credit card officials. The accused—Mujaffar Jilani (27), Aftab Ansari (27), and Md Iqbal Raza (24)—are all residents of Karmatar, Jamtara, a region notorious for cyber fraud.
To blend in during the operation, police officers donned traditional tribal attire and kept close watch on the suspects before making the arrests. The investigation began after a complaint from K.C. Barthwal, a 49-year-old man from Palam, Delhi, who was tricked into sharing sensitive card details via a phishing link disguised as a bank portal.
The gang’s modus operandi involved spoofed calls, phishing websites, and fake mobile apps that allowed them to steal banking credentials and intercept OTPs in real-time. They then laundered the stolen funds through digital wallets and gaming platforms, using multiple mule accounts to withdraw cash.
Aftab Ansari is identified as the mastermind overseeing the operation and laundering of funds, while Jilani received a share through gaming wallets. Raza was the technical expert who created malicious APK files and managed cash transfers.
Police have recovered mobile phones, SIM cards, and a debit card used in the crime, and investigations are ongoing.
