Gurugram Police have cracked a massive cyber fraud racket, arresting 55 accused involved in cheating people of Rs 72.49 crore nationwide. The operation was led by Assistant Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime) Priyanshu Diwan.
The fraud network was responsible for 18,228 complaints and 597 FIRs registered across India, including 48 FIRs in Haryana. Arrests were made from multiple states including Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Chandigarh.
The accused masterminded a variety of scams such as fake social media profiles, sextortion, investment frauds, and FedEx frauds where they impersonated officials to deceive victims. Among the arrested were Mahesh Suresh Bobde (Maharashtra), Pitambar alias Lala (Rajasthan), and Vishwash Gupta (Delhi), among others.
The police seized 21 mobile phones and 11 SIM cards, now under forensic analysis by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). This investigation revealed the gang’s use of sophisticated cyber tactics, including emotional and financial manipulation to extort money.
The coordinated efforts of the Gurugram cybercrime unit, involving sub-inspectors, assistant sub-inspectors, and head constables, showcase a major victory against cybercrime. The police continue probing to uncover more suspects and completely dismantle the syndicate.
This breakthrough highlights the increasing vigilance and effectiveness of law enforcement in tackling complex digital fraud.
