Gurugram police have arrested a man for allegedly providing a bank account used in a Rs 8.30 lakh 'digital arrest' cyber fraud case. The fraud targeted a woman who was threatened with false allegations of money laundering and drug trafficking. A mobile phone allegedly used in the crime was recovered from his possession.
Details of the Case
According to the police, on May 31, a woman lodged a complaint at the Cyber Crime Police Station East. She stated that she had received a call via WhatsApp from individuals impersonating government and law-enforcement officials. The callers falsely claimed that her landline number and identity documents were being used in money laundering, drug trafficking, and other illegal activities.
The fraudsters threatened her with arrest and legal action, placed her under a so-called 'digital arrest,' and coerced her into transferring money to multiple bank accounts. A case was subsequently registered.
Investigation and Arrest
A police team led by Inspector Amit, SHO of Cyber Crime Police Station East, investigated the matter using technical evidence, banking trails, and financial analysis. The team arrested Vijay Kumar, a resident of Hapur district in Uttar Pradesh, from Hapur. He was produced before a court and remanded in police custody for two days.
During police interrogation, it was revealed that Rs 8.30 lakh from the cheated amount had been transferred into the bank account of accused Vijay Kumar. The accused disclosed that he had provided his bank account to another accused in exchange for Rs 50,000. The cyber fraud proceeds were received in that bank account.
Gaurav Phogat, ACP (Cyber), stated, 'The police team is conducting intensive interrogation regarding the flow of funds, other account holders, and other accused involved in the cyber fraud.'
