by Four men have recently been apprehended by the Gurgaon police for their alleged involvement in a scam that saw a whopping Rs 15 crore being transferred to the account of a Chinese national. The accused individuals have been identified as Chandra Prakash Tiwari, Ankit, Nitin Kumar, and Abhinav, hailing from various locations in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Background of the Incident:
The fraudulent activities came to light when a resident of Jharsa village in Sector 39, Gurgaon, lodged a complaint with the cyber crime police station last year. The victim, a native of Gorakhpur, was promised lucrative returns for investing in certain tasks. However, he ended up losing a substantial amount of Rs 8.5 lakh in the process.
The Modus Operandi:
According to the police investigation, the accused individuals used WhatsApp to lure victims into investing money in exchange for promised profits. They even transferred a small amount as “profit” initially to gain the victim’s trust. Additionally, it was discovered that the fraudsters had set up multiple bank accounts to channel the ill-gotten money, ultimately sending a staggering Rs 15 crore to the Chinese national’s account.
Arrests and Further Details:
Prior to the recent arrests, four other individuals were also apprehended in connection to the case, shedding light on the extensive network of fraudsters involved. The police are currently delving deeper into the matter, suspecting that the Chinese citizen was the mastermind behind the entire operation.
DCP (South) Sidhant Jain commented on the ongoing investigation, emphasizing the intricate nature of the scam and the collaboration between the accused and the foreign orchestrator. The seized mobile phones and bank kits are expected to provide crucial evidence in the case.
Moving forward, the authorities are working tirelessly to ensure that justice is served and the victims receive the restitution they rightfully deserve. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the prevalence of cyber crimes and the importance of staying vigilant against such fraudulent schemes.
