14 Arrested in New Delhi for Running Cyber Fraud Syndicate
14 cyber fraudsters held for providing mule accounts
Hindustan Times
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Fourteen individuals were arrested in New Delhi for allegedly operating a syndicate that provided mule bank accounts for cyber fraud. The group is accused of facilitating various online scams, including fake investment schemes and part-time jobs, with police recovering significant evidence during the investigation.
- 01Fourteen arrests made in a cyber fraud case in New Delhi.
- 02The accused provided mule bank accounts for various scams.
- 03Police recovered ₹79,000 in cash and multiple electronic devices.
- 04The syndicate used a gaming application to launder money.
- 05An investigation is ongoing with an FIR registered under relevant laws.
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In New Delhi, police have arrested 14 individuals for allegedly running a syndicate that provided mule bank accounts to facilitate cyber fraud. The group is believed to have been involved in various scams, including fake investment schemes and part-time job offers. An analysis of mule accounts in southwest Delhi revealed suspicious transactions linked to complaints filed on the national cybercrime portal. The investigation led to the identification of a mule account holder who provided his bank account to a relative, resulting in further arrests. Police conducted raids in Noida, uncovering evidence of the syndicate's operations, which included an online gaming betting racket. During the raids, authorities recovered ₹79,000 in cash, 28 mobile phones, 17 passbooks, 3 laptops, and 23 ATM cards. An FIR has been filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the investigation continues.
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The arrests aim to disrupt cyber fraud activities in New Delhi, potentially protecting residents from financial scams.
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