Delhi Police Unravel Pan-India Cybercrime Syndicate in High-Stakes Bust
Delhi Police has dismantled a nationwide cybercrime syndicate linked to a digital arrest scam. Five individuals, including ringleader Mohit Jain, were arrested for defrauding a woman of Rs 20 lakh. The operation uncovered a sophisticated network involving fake identities, shell companies, and extensive fraudulent activities.
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In a significant breakthrough, Delhi Police has dismantled a major cybercrime syndicate operating across India. The authorities arrested five individuals, including the alleged kingpin, Mohit Jain alias Rinku, on charges of duping a woman out of Rs 20 lakh through a digital arrest scam.
The arrest followed coordinated raids in Delhi, Hapur, and Greater Noida, leading to the detention of Jain and his associates: Lokesh Gupta, Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, Keshav Kumar, and Saif Ali. Police seized substantial incriminating materials, including mobile phones, cheque books, SIM cards, and digital signatures, highlighting the group's extensive operations.
Investigations revealed that the syndicate was linked to 473 cybercrime complaints nationwide. Mohit and Keshav have multiple fraud charges against them, while others, like Saif Ali, were paid to recruit individuals to establish shell companies. These companies were instrumental in laundering the proceeds of fraud, with investigations still underway.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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