The Delhi Police have dismantled an organized cyber fraud group that duped individuals with false promises of overseas employment and visa services. Acting on a complaint lodged on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, authorities tracked down the syndicate to Rani Bagh in Delhi, where key suspects were apprehended. A case was registered under relevant sections at the Cyber Police Station, South District.
According to a statement by the Delhi Police, the fraudsters targeted innocent people by luring them with overseas job opportunities and visa assistance. Victims were contacted through WhatsApp, convinced to make payments, and then left incommunicado after the transactions. The investigative team, led by Inspector Hansraj, conducted a targeted raid based on mobile number tracing.
Three individuals, namely Nand Kishor Prasad, Ahmad Hayat Khan, and Mustaq Khan, have been arrested in connection with the case. The police disclosed that one of the accused holds an MBA in Marketing and Sales, while another is a History graduate from Delhi University. The syndicate’s alleged mastermind, identified as Shadab (@ Mohd. Khusnood), was responsible for lead generation through online channels.
During the raid, a significant amount of digital and physical evidence was seized, including smartphones, laptops, desktop computers, passports, fake visa documents, and forged stamps. The fraudsters’ modus operandi involved presenting fake job opportunities, showcasing forged visa papers, and extracting payments ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 90,000 from victims before cutting off contact. Forensic analysis of the seized devices is ongoing to uncover more victims and dismantle the entire network.
Authorities caution the public to verify job offers, especially those related to overseas employment, before engaging in any financial transactions prompted by unsolicited online messages.
