Gurugram Police Apprehends Seven Individuals Involved in a ₹22.17 Crore Cybercrime Scam

Gurugram Police has successfully arrested seven individuals who have been orchestrating a large-scale cybercrime operation across India, defrauding numerous victims of a staggering ₹22.17 crore. The police have received a total of 5,871 complaints from victims all over the country.

The apprehended suspects have been identified as Mohammad Danish, Mohammad Abdul Majeed, Navdeep Kumawat, Krishna Gopal, Mahender Kumar Sen, Sachin Nama, and Suraj Rana, all of whom have been implicated in multiple cybercrime cases.

Based on the investigation conducted by the police, it was discovered that Danish and Majid were responsible for fraudulent activities amounting to ₹18 crore. Nationally, they have faced 4,482 complaints and 175 First Information Reports (FIRs), with eight of those being specific to Haryana.

The modus operandi employed by the criminals involved posing as bank customer service representatives to deceive their victims. They would contact individuals under the pretext of updating their bank accounts or completing the Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. Once the victims clicked on the links provided, their smartphones were compromised, enabling the fraudsters to gain unauthorized access.

“The remaining accused, namely Kumawat, Gopal, Sen, and Nama, have been connected to a fraud amounting to ₹2.5 crore. A total of 39 FIRs have been registered against them, with three specifically related to Haryana. Their fraudulent activities involved enticing individuals to like YouTube videos or offering part-time job opportunities through the messaging app Telegram.

On the other hand, Suraj Rana, another suspect, has been linked to a scam amounting to ₹1.68 crore. He has faced 28 FIRs nationwide, with two originating from Haryana. Rana engaged in various forms of cyber fraud, including the creation of fake social media accounts.

Following the arrests, the police will present the accused individuals in court for remand. During the remand proceedings, the police will thoroughly examine the criminal records of the suspects, aiming to determine the precise number of victims who have fallen prey to these fraudulent activities.

Published By:

Ashmita Saha

Published On:

Nov 19, 2023