In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police arrested a 21-year-old man from Surat, Alish Nazmuddin Hirani, for allegedly facilitating fraudulent transactions related to a Chinese-operated cybercrime ring. The ring was involved in luring victims into a fake investment scheme that promised high returns but ultimately led to significant financial losses.
According to Nidhin Valsan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North), Hirani was found to be in direct communication with Chinese nationals through the encrypted messaging app Telegram. He was reportedly involved in facilitating the transfer of illicit funds from victims who had fallen for the investment scam.
The fraudulent scheme, run by a network of Chinese nationals, promised high returns to victims who invested money in what was advertised as a lucrative opportunity. Victims were duped into transferring funds, only to realize they had been scammed.
Hirani’s role was crucial in enabling the transfer of funds. His involvement as an intermediary between the victims and the cybercriminals has raised concerns over the increasing use of Telegram for illegal financial operations.
This arrest is part of a larger effort by Delhi Police to combat Chinese-operated cybercrime networks that have been using fake investment schemes to target unsuspecting individuals across India. The authorities are focusing on breaking up these rings and tracking down all the individuals involved in such operations.
Hirani was arrested following an investigation that led to his identification as a key facilitator in the scam. Police have confirmed that he was actively assisting the criminals in transferring illicit funds and furthering the scheme’s reach.
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The investigation into the scam is ongoing, and authorities are working to uncover the full extent of the network’s operations. Police are also looking into other potential suspects involved in the scam, as well as trying to trace the origin of the funds and determine how many individuals were affected.
The arrest of Hirani highlights the growing concern over the use of digital platforms and encrypted messaging services for facilitating illegal activities, particularly in the context of cybercrimes and online fraud.