The Delhi Police’s Central District Cyber Police on Monday uncovered an online investment fraud case involving Rs21.46 lakh and arrested two accused for cheating a complainant by promising high returns and charging for fabricated prepaid tasks.
Officials said the investigation traced the money trail through technical surveillance, and key digital evidence has been secured.
An e-FIR (No. 28/25) was registered on November 13, 2025, at Cyber Central Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), following a complaint alleging online fraud. The victim claimed he was lured into investing money with promises of high returns. Subsequently, the accused repeatedly demanded additional payments on various pretexts, including account verification and prepaid tasks. In total, the victim transferred Rs21,46,000 before realizing he had been defrauded.
A dedicated team, led by Sub-Inspector Ranvijay Singh and supported by Head Constables Sandeep and Paramveer, and Constable Anuj, was formed under senior officers of the Central District.
During the probe, police analyzed digital transactions and tracked the money trail. A suspicious transaction of Rs3 lakh led investigators to a bank account in Sikar, Rajasthan. Officers questioned Surender, the account holder, who revealed that the funds had been passed in cash by Narender. Narender admitted to transferring Rs2.8 lakh to Prem Prakash after keeping Rs20,000 as commission. Prem Prakash, in turn, admitted transferring Rs2.6 lakh to another accused, Ankit, while retaining Rs20,000 for himself.
Based on technical evidence, field verification, and statements, the Delhi Police arrested Narender, 24, and Prem Prakash alias Lovely, 38, both residents of Sikar, Rajasthan. Efforts are ongoing to locate the co-accused, Ankit.
Two mobile phones — an iPhone 17 Pro Max and an Itel handset — used in the scam were seized. Authorities are also verifying the accused persons’ criminal records.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central District, Rohit Rajbir Singh, confirmed that further investigation is underway.
