The Cyber Police Station of East District, Delhi, successfully resolved a cyber fraud case involving Rs 2,00,000 in a scam related to the sale of a second-hand car. An individual has been apprehended in connection with the incident. The accused, posing as a staff member of a well-known online car-selling platform, duped the victim by persuading them to transfer money for booking and processing fees. However, the fraudster absconded without delivering the promised vehicle.
The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Harish, a resident of Trilokpuri in East Delhi, leading to the registration of E-FIR No. 127/26 on April 16 at the Cyber Police Station, East District. The victim recounted being approached by an unknown individual who offered a second-hand car for sale through an online platform. Despite the accused assuring the authenticity of the deal, the victim was convinced to transfer Rs 2,00,000. Subsequently, the fraudster failed to deliver the car or refund the money, ceasing all communication.
Following the case registration, an investigative team, headed by Inspector Pawan Yadav, SHO of Cyber Police Station, East District, and overseen by Rajeev Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, East District, initiated a thorough inquiry. Through financial and technical analyses, it was discovered that the defrauded sum had been moved to a State Bank of India account. Further scrutiny of KYC documents and digital evidence led to the identification of the suspect, Aman Sethi.
Police efforts to apprehend Sethi involved multiple raids in Delhi-NCR, but the accused had already vacated his known address, evading arrest. Despite attempts to mislead investigators during interrogation, Sethi was arrested based on available evidence. Subsequent investigations unveiled his involvement in a prior cheating case at Krishna Nagar Police Station, indicating a history of repeated offenses.
Aman Sethi, aged 32 and residing in Hazara Park, Shiv Puri Extension, Delhi, was identified as the perpetrator. He targeted individuals seeking second-hand vehicles online, masquerading as a representative of platforms like Cars24. Sethi would share car details, request advance payments in his personal bank account, and then cease communication after receiving the money, thus deceiving the victims. Police recovered various items used in the offense during the operation, including debit cards, mobile phones, and SIM cards.
