Four Arrested in Nationwide Operation Targeting Online Scammers

Punjab Police Cracks Down on Interstate Cyber Fraud Gang, Arrests Four Members

The Punjab Police has successfully busted an interstate cyber fraud gang operating from Delhi and arrested four of its members for allegedly duping people of lakhs of rupees on the pretext of insurance policy maturity.

• The arrests were made after an investigation into a complaint filed by a Kalka resident, who claimed to have been cheated after being persuaded to transfer money as a final instalment and tax payment.
• The victim, who had invested in an insurance policy, received calls from individuals claiming to represent the insurance company, providing accurate details about his policy to gain his trust.
• The gang allegedly used fake SIM cards, rented bank accounts, and fake call centers to carry out the fraud.
• They would pose as officials of a reputable insurance company and contact victims, sharing policy details to persuade them to make payments.
• In one instance, a Kalka resident was duped of Rs 1,97,500.
• Police recovered several items during the arrest, including nine mobile phones, ten chequebooks, and ten ATM cards.
• The accused have been identified as Amandeep Singh alias Aman, Gurdeep Singh, Ashichandra Gupta, and Tanzeer Ansari, all residents of Delhi.

Further Investigation Reveals Wider Network

Three additional suspects, Ejaz Haider from Uttar Pradesh, Kartavyapuri, and Suraj, were brought on production warrants from Sunaria Jail in Rohtak for questioning.

Accused Sent to Judicial Custody

The four arrested individuals have been sent to judicial custody, while the remaining three have been returned to Sunaria Jail in Rohtak.

Importance of Vigilance in Online Transactions

The operation highlights the need for vigilance in online transactions and the importance of verifying the authenticity of communication related to sensitive financial matters.

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