In a major action against financial and cyber fraud, Gurugram Police arrested two individuals in separate cases, uncovering a wider web of deception involving online scams and banking manipulation.
In the first case, a Nigerian national identified as Musa was arrested for allegedly cheating a woman by posing as a romantic interest on social media. Using false promises and emotional manipulation, Musa convinced the victim to transfer money, resulting in a loss of Rs58,000.
Police revealed that Musa entered India in 2019 on a medical visa and continued to stay illegally after its expiry, citing disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. During interrogation, he admitted to possessing the ATM card used in the fraudulent transactions and confessed that he earned commissions for withdrawing money linked to the scam.
In a parallel investigation, authorities arrested Luv Kumar, a bank employee, for allegedly assisting cybercriminals by facilitating the opening of bank accounts used for fraudulent activities. Investigators said Kumar played a key role in schemes that duped victims by offering to purchase antique coins and currency notes at inflated prices.
Police officials stated that investigations are ongoing to trace additional suspects and uncover further links in the fraud network.
