The Gurugram police have arrested three more individuals in connection with a digital arrest fraud case involving Rs 42.92 lakh. Two other accused had been arrested earlier in the same case.
Victim's Complaint
Aman lodged a complaint with the Cyber Crime Police Station (West), Gurugram, on May 12. He alleged that between May 7 and 11, a fraudster posing as a CBI officer placed him under a 'digital arrest' and, through threats and intimidation, induced him to transfer Rs 42.92 lakh via RTGS. A case was registered under relevant sections of the law.
Arrests Made
The police arrested Suhail Akhtar, Anas Ansari, and Usman, all residents of Roorkee in Uttarakhand. Suhail and Anas were arrested on June 2, while Usman was arrested on June 3. Earlier, the police had arrested Avdhesh, a resident of Kinana village in Jind district, and Manoj Kumar, a resident of Rewari, on May 17 in connection with the case.
Modus Operandi
According to a spokesperson of the Gurugram police, 'It emerged that Avdhesh, Kumar, and Akhtar were the account holders into whose bank accounts the defrauded money was transferred. They received payment for allowing their accounts to be used. Ansari and Usman allegedly withdrew the cash for a commission and handed it over to another person.' The accused are being questioned about their role in this and other similar cases. The investigation is ongoing.
