In a significant crackdown on organised cybercrime, the Delhi Police has dismantled an international syndicate responsible for digital frauds amounting to a staggering over Rs 50 crore. The operation, conducted earlier this month, led to the arrest of 10 individuals, including the alleged mastermind of the pan-India racket with overseas connections.
Nationwide Raids and Key Arrests
The breakthrough came following a series of coordinated raids executed simultaneously across seven Indian states. Teams from the Delhi Police's southeast district carried out searches in Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. The primary accused, who is believed to have coordinated the entire operation, was apprehended from Kerala. Crucial arrests were also made in Delhi and Mumbai, where associates handled technical infrastructure and financial logistics.
According to officials, this highly organised network was linked to 61 separate complaints registered on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP). The syndicate employed a sophisticated modus operandi that included digital impersonation, phishing attacks, and various extortion techniques. Illicit funds were rapidly laundered through a network of mule bank accounts.
Sophisticated Operation Unraveled
Investigators described the racket as a well-oiled machine with clear divisions of labour. While the mastermind operated from Kerala, his associates in major metros managed the cyber systems and the movement of money. During the raids, police seized crucial evidence including mobile phones, computers, and documents related to the bank accounts used for laundering.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast District) Hemant Tiwari stated that the digital evidence collected is pivotal. It is expected to help map the syndicate's complete organisational structure and uncover further links as the probe deepens. "This operation sends a clear message: regardless of how wide your network or how sophisticated your digital mask, law enforcement will track you down," DCP Tiwari asserted.
Path to Justice for Victims
The police have now shifted focus to securing the evidence chain to ensure robust legal proceedings. A primary objective is to deliver justice to every victim associated with the 61 registered complaints. "We are working to secure the evidence and ensure that every victim of the 61 NCRP complaints involved receives justice," Tiwari added.
This crackdown highlights the escalating threat of complex, organised cybercrime in India and the evolving capabilities of law enforcement agencies to tackle cross-border digital fraud. The case underscores the importance of the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal as a central tool for citizens to report such crimes, enabling authorities to connect disparate complaints and uncover large-scale syndicates.
