Gurugram Police and I4C collaboration reveals Rs 83.21 cr cyber fraud network

GURUGRAM: The Cyber Cell of the Gurugram Police has unearthed a nationwide cyber fraud amounting to Rs 83.21 crore, leading to the arrest of eight cyber fraudsters.

The police were informed about the fraud through a complaint registered on the cybercrime reporting portal.

According to the police, the investigation, spearheaded by Assistant Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime) Priyanshu Diwan, has linked the accused to 8,818 complaints and 336 First Information Reports (FIRs) filed across India. The accused, operating through fraudulent loan apps and investment schemes, targeted victims across the country.

Gurugram Police, with assistance from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), confirmed the scale of the operations after analysing data from six mobile phones recovered during the investigation. Notably, 15 FIRs were lodged in Haryana, including four in Gurugram’s Cyber Crime Police Station East.

The police arrested the accused in a series of operations. Kapil and Himanshu were apprehended on December 26, 2024, under an FIR by Head Constable Nitin.

On the same day, Sub-Inspector Manoj and his team arrested Prakash Singha, a resident of Karbi Anglong, Assam, under an FIR.

Ravi Prasad Gurjar, Sunil Yadav, and Amit were detained on September 18, 19, and December 21, 2024, respectively, under an FIR by Head Constable Naveen.

Additionally, Surendra Singh and Jitendra Singh Rajawat were apprehended on December 21, 2024, under an FIR by Sub-Inspector Manoj.

The seized mobile phones, analyzed by I4C, unveiled evidence linking the accused to fraudulent activities

across the nation.

These operations targeted individuals with promises of easy loans and high-return investments, ultimately scamming them of significant sums.

This case highlights the increasing prevalence of cyber fraud in India, particularly through deceptive online schemes.

Gurugram Police’s efforts underscore the importance of robust cybercrime enforcement and public awareness to combat such scams effectively.

The recent arrests and revelations represent a crucial step in combating the growing issue of cyber fraud.

The Gurugram Police’s diligent investigation has exposed a widespread network of scams, but the case remains ongoing.

Authorities are focused on gathering additional evidence to strengthen their case, ensuring that the perpetrators face severe legal consequences.