Two sub-inspectors (SIs) from the Delhi Police have been arrested in Indore for allegedly siphoning off Rs75 lakh from recovered amounts linked to cybercrime cases in northeast Delhi.
The arrests followed an internal audit that revealed discrepancies in recoveries at the Cyber Police Station. A special investigation team, led by Inspector Rahul, was formed to trace the prime suspect, SI Ankur Malik, who had been absconding since March 19.
Malik had reportedly been using encrypted communication apps and regularly changing SIM cards to evade arrest. He was eventually located at a rented flat on Sanwer Road, Indore, where he was arrested on July 18 along with a female accomplice, also a Delhi Police SI.
The raid resulted in the seizure of:
Rs12 lakh in cash
Gold coins and jewellery
Multiple mobile phones, a laptop, and incriminating documents
Further data analysis revealed that the group laundered the stolen funds using mule bank accounts. Interrogation of Malik led to the arrest of three more individuals: Mohammad Ilyaas, Arif, and Shadab, residents of northeast Delhi who had provided their bank accounts for a commission.
Delhi Police suspect the accused were planning to settle in Indore permanently, and more arrests may follow as the investigation continues.
