Four Arrested in Noida IGL Cyber Fraud Scandal

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Four individuals have been taken into custody in connection with a cyber fraud scheme involving the impersonation of employees from Indraprasta Gas Limited (IGL).

Incident Overview

Four individuals have been taken into custody in connection with a cyber fraud scheme involving the impersonation of employees from Indraprasta Gas Limited (IGL). The suspects allegedly targeted a senior citizen, deceiving them into transferring ₹21.27 lakh through fraudulent payment mechanisms linked to gas bill demands. Law enforcement is currently examining the use of compromised credit card networks and financial transactions facilitated through commission-based arrangements.

Victim’s Experience

A 61-year-old resident of Bisrakh filed a report on March 9 after receiving a call from an individual claiming to represent IGL. The caller reportedly threatened to disconnect the victim’s gas supply due to unpaid bills and directed them to a fabricated payment link. Upon entering banking credentials, the victim’s account was exploited for unauthorized transactions.

Investigation Details

Investigators revealed that the stolen funds were distributed across 11 separate transfers, utilizing multiple credit card accounts. The arrested suspects—Sachin Kumar, Shahnawaz Sheikh, Shivam Pandey, and Shubham Kumar Singh—were detained from locations in Gautam Buddh Nagar and surrounding regions.

According to authorities, Shivam Pandey and Shubham Kumar Singh allegedly provided stolen or misused credit card details to the fraudulent network, receiving commissions ranging from 10% to 20% of the illicit proceeds.

Suspects’ Backgrounds

Financial records indicate that ₹1.49 lakh was traced to Sachin Kumar’s account, while ₹4.78 lakh was linked to Shahnawaz Sheikh’s. Sachin Kumar, a 12th-grade graduate, works as a relationship manager at a private bank, and Shahnawaz Sheikh is employed in digital marketing. Shivam Pandey, a waiter, and Shubham Kumar Singh, who is currently unemployed, were also implicated in the scheme.

Police Advisories

Police have issued public advisories urging caution against unsolicited communications demanding immediate utility payments. They emphasized verifying billing details exclusively through official company platforms before initiating any transactions.