The Delhi Police Cyber Cell has successfully apprehended a cyber fraudster involved in a scam worth Rs 10 lakh. The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Apoorv Sisodia at the Cyber Police Station on November 18, who reported five unauthorized transactions, each amounting to Rs 2 lakh, withdrawn from his father’s bank account. In response, an FIR was registered under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and an investigation was launched.
The accused, identified as Wasim (37), son of Younus, a resident of Akra Road, Kolkata, was arrested for facilitating fraudulent transactions using a fake bank account. Wasim was found in possession of a mobile phone and a SIM card linked to the crime.
A specialized team, led by Inspector Rajkumar Singh, and supported by SI Manzoor Alam, HC Satendra Kumar, and Ct. Rohit Yadav, operated under the supervision of ACP Dalip Singh and DCP Ravi Kumar Singh. The team analyzed bank accounts, call detail records, Gmail IDs, and IMEI numbers, which led them to Kolkata.
A raid was conducted in Matiaburz, a locality known for cybercrimes, where Wasim was arrested. During interrogation, he confessed to opening a fraudulent bank account under the name of Ms. Chaman Aara, pretending to secure a loan for her. He then handed over the banking kit to an accomplice in exchange for money.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are continuing to track down other potential individuals involved in this fraudulent activity.
