Delhi Police Cracks Down on Major Interstate Cyber Fraud Network
Delhi Police has successfully dismantled a sophisticated interstate cyber fraud syndicate with international connections to Cambodia. Authorities arrested eight individuals following an intensive investigation that exposed a widespread investment scam operation.
How the Fraud Unfolded
The case came to light on November 7, 2025, when a 42-year-old woman from Vasant Kunj filed a formal complaint with Delhi Police. She reported losing Rs 15.58 lakh to fraudsters who contacted her through WhatsApp. The scammers presented themselves as stock trading experts, promising guaranteed returns on investments.
"Trusting their professional claims, she transferred money through multiple transactions," explained officials. "Only later did she realize she had fallen victim to an elaborate deception."
Police Investigation Uncovers Network
A specialized police team launched a comprehensive investigation using multiple techniques:
- Detailed technical surveillance
- Money trail analysis
- Advanced digital forensics
Their work revealed a network supplying mule bank accounts specifically designed to route stolen funds. The investigation showed the accused operated across several states including Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi.
Arrests and Evidence Recovery
Police conducted coordinated raids at multiple locations, resulting in eight arrests:
- Vanapatla Sunil Kumar from Telangana
- Sakinala Shankar from Telangana
- Manoj Yadav from Uttar Pradesh
- Sandeep Singh from Uttar Pradesh
- Aditya Pratap Singh from Rajasthan
- Rahul from Delhi
- Sheru from Delhi
- Sompal from Bareilly
During the operation, police recovered crucial evidence including:
- 10 high-end mobile phones
- 13 SIM cards used for operating mule accounts
"These devices were instrumental in transferring fraud proceeds," said Amit Goel, Deputy Commissioner of Police, South-West.
Modus Operandi Revealed
The syndicate employed sophisticated methods to deceive victims:
- Using fake investment platforms
- Operating through international WhatsApp numbers
- Creating mule accounts in India to receive stolen funds
- Layering money through multiple bank accounts to obscure trails
- Transferring funds to foreign handlers based primarily in Cambodia
Investigators discovered staggering transaction volumes in these accounts. One mule account alone recorded transactions worth nearly Rs 4 crore within just 14 days.
Widespread Impact
The police investigation linked 63 separate complaints registered on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal to this single syndicate. Each complaint represents individuals who lost money to the same fraudulent operation.
Officials confirmed that further investigation continues to:
- Identify additional victims
- Trace overseas handlers
- Dismantle remaining links in the fraud network
Police Warning to Public
Authorities issued a strong warning to citizens about unsolicited investment offers. "The public must remain extremely cautious of any investment opportunities promising guaranteed returns," emphasized police officials.
The dedicated investigation team operated under the leadership of Inspector Pravesh Kaushik, Station House Officer of the Cyber Police Station, South West district. The team worked under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) Vijay Pal Singh Tomar.
This successful operation demonstrates Delhi Police's commitment to combating increasingly sophisticated cyber fraud networks that operate across state and international borders.
