Khan Chacha Founder's Son Arrested in 3.3 Crore Online Scam Case

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Man Arrested for Renting Out Family’s Bank Account to Cyber Scammers

The Delhi Police have arrested Mohd Javed, the 49-year-old son of the founder of the popular restaurant chain Khan Chacha, for renting out his family’s bank account to cyber scammers.

Javed provided his family’s dormant business account to scammers, who used it to route funds from their victims.
The account was accessed via digital arrest scams, where victims were coerced into paying money to avoid being “arrested” online.
A total of ₹3.3 crore was transferred through Javed’s account, with ₹54 lakh being credited directly into the account before being rapidly layered and transferred to downstream accounts.

Investigation Reveals Complex Scheme

According to investigators, Javed had leased the account to scammers for a commission of 2-3%.

Deleted communications between Javed and the scammers have been recovered, showing commission negotiations and transaction instructions.
These communications proved that the account was directly linked to cybercrime proceeds, and Javed’s activities exposed the restaurant sector as a potential soft target for mule recruitment.

Restaurant Reputation at Risk

The case highlights the importance of robust anti-money laundering measures to prevent such cases in the future.

“The restaurant’s reputation has been tainted by its association with Javed’s activities, and the brand faces reputational risks as a result of its legacy franchise being linked to cybercrime.” – According to the Delhi Police.

Victim Fund Recovery Efforts Underway

The Delhi Police are working to prioritize the return of stolen funds to their rightful owners and have praised the effectiveness of the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal in accelerating complaint-to-arrest timelines and delivering rapid breakthroughs in such cases.