10 Arrested in Faridabad Cybercrime Ring: Fake Job and Crypto Scam Exposed

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Police in Haryana’s Faridabad have dismantled a cybercrime operation that allegedly defrauded an individual of ₹4.312 million through fake job offers and cryptocurrency scams.

The Scam Unveiled

Police in Haryana’s Faridabad have dismantled a cybercrime operation that allegedly defrauded an individual of ₹4.312 million by luring them with promises of high returns through remote employment opportunities and cryptocurrency investments. Ten suspects, including a woman, were detained across Noida, Delhi, Gurugram, and Rohtak. Authorities recovered ₹310,000 in cash, two SIM cards, and a mobile device during the operation.

The Victim’s Experience

The victim, a resident of Sector-31 in Faridabad, was added to a messaging group on May 15, 2026. Subsequent communication via Telegram offered a remote job with exaggerated income potential. The individual was initially assigned low-risk tasks, such as clicking links on e-commerce platforms and submitting screenshots. Small payments credited to their bank account were used to establish trust.

Escalation to Cryptocurrency Fraud

The scam then escalated when the victim was encouraged to invest in a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading platform. The site falsely displayed returns of 30% to 50%, prompting further deposits. Between May 17 and June 1, 2026, the victim allegedly transferred ₹4,312,928 to accounts provided by the suspects. When attempts to withdraw funds were blocked, additional payments were demanded under false pretenses, including account upgrades, KYC verification, and tax fees.

Investigation and Arrests

The victim reported the incident to the Central Cyber Police Station in Faridabad. During the investigation, Prashant Sharma from Agra, along with Vikram Singh and Vivek Kumar from Madhubani, Bihar, were arrested on June 17. Investigators determined that Vivek had provided a bank account to Vikram, who passed it to fraudsters via Prashant. Approximately ₹380,000 of the stolen funds was traced to this account.

Additional Arrests and Evidence

On July 2, Gaurav Kumar, Rehan Ahmed Shah, and Ranjit were detained in Delhi. Authorities found that Ranjit’s account received ₹16,000 linked to the scheme, while a SIM card under Gaurav’s name was used by Rehan to intercept OTPs for the fraud network. Further arrests occurred on July 9, with Manoj from Bhiwani, Deepak from Rohtak, Asmit from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, and a woman from Rohtak taken into custody.

Expert Advice and Public Warnings

Cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh highlighted that fraudsters often use small initial payments to build trust before coercing victims into larger investments. He advised the public to independently verify the legitimacy of remote job offers, cryptocurrency platforms, and social media groups before sharing financial information. Individuals are urged to report suspicious activities to cyber police immediately.

According to Prof. Triveni Singh, “Fraudsters often use small initial payments to build trust before coercing victims into larger investments. He advised the public to independently verify the legitimacy of remote job offers, cryptocurrency platforms, and social media groups before sharing financial information.”