The Delhi Police recently dismantled a significant cyber fraud syndicate based in the national capital. This syndicate was involved in utilizing mule bank accounts for online scams and a gaming application. Fourteen individuals have been apprehended in connection with this operation, leading to the recovery of cash amounting to Rs 79,000, along with various electronic devices and banking items.
The syndicate’s modus operandi included deceiving unsuspecting individuals through intricate online frauds, such as fraudulent investment schemes and part-time job scams. To complicate detection efforts, the accused utilized mule accounts spread across different bank branches for the transfer and receipt of illicit funds. A meticulous examination of financial trails, suspicious bank transactions, and cybercrime complaints aided in pinpointing multiple mule accounts used for illegal fund transfers.
Further investigations unveiled that the gang enticed people through social media and messaging platforms by promising commissions in exchange for bank accounts, SIM cards, and ATM cards. The police team, under the leadership of Inspector Pravesh Kaushik and oversight of ACP Sanghmitra and Additional DCP Abhimanyu Poswal, conducted extensive surveillance and raids across Delhi-NCR, culminating in the arrest of key individuals like Mohd Faiz and Mohammad Fahad.
The breakthrough in the case occurred when Mohd Faiz revealed the involvement of his cousin, Mohammad Fahad, leading to the arrest of additional associates like Suveb Rabbani. Subsequent operations in Faridabad, Noida, and Ghaziabad exposed a broader network, with a crucial operational hub located in Laxmi Nagar. This hub housed six individuals managing a gaming-based call center associated with an online betting application, using gaming accounts to disguise the origin of defrauded money and facilitate illicit transactions.
The accused played various roles within the syndicate, including account suppliers, telecallers, and operational managers. Mukul Malik, identified as a key figure overseeing the operations, maintained contact with a mastermind known as “Hank.” The police have filed a case under FIR No. 47/2026 at PS Cyber, South-West District, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), with around 15 complaints on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal linked to the arrested individuals. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other network members and fully expose the scope of the syndicate’s activities.
