New Delhi, April 9: The Cyber Shahdara team of Delhi Police has successfully uncovered a significant online fraud case. They arrested two suspects accused of committing cyber fraud amounting to approximately ₹3.60 crore. The duo used Telegram and mule accounts to deceive individuals. Authorities recovered two mobile phones and Telegram chats related to the fraud from their possession.
The case came to light when a man named Piyush filed a complaint at the Shahdara Cyber Police Station. Piyush reported that ₹6,65,992 had been withdrawn from his bank account without his knowledge. He had previously been involved in online gaming. Between October 27 and October 30, 2025, several unauthorized transactions occurred in his account. It was later discovered that an unknown APK file had been installed on his mobile, allowing the fraudsters access to his phone. An FIR was registered based on this complaint.
The investigation commenced under Inspector Vijay Kumar’s leadership. Following directives from the DCP of Shahdara, a special team was formed, including SI Pushpendra Pandey, SI S.B. Sharan, HC Sachin Shalot, and HC Kapil. The team conducted an in-depth analysis of bank transaction records, technical surveillance, and digital evidence. The investigation revealed that the fraudulent amount was transferred to an Axis Bank account under the name ‘R.P. Toll and Parking,’ operated by Ram Avatar Singh, a resident of Shastri Puram, Sikandra in Agra.
Based on technical intelligence, the police raided Shastri Puram in Agra and arrested Ram Avatar Singh. During interrogation, he disclosed that he was collaborating with another individual named Vikrant Soni to execute the fraud. The team then proceeded to Jagdishpura, Agra, where they arrested Vikrant Soni as well. Both were formally arrested based on technical evidence and their confessions.
During questioning, Vikrant Soni confessed to his involvement. He revealed that in 2023, he met a woman named Pinky Yadav, who lured him with promises of a lucrative job abroad. Subsequently, he connected with a Chinese individual named Leo through Telegram. In July 2024, he was sent to Bangkok and then transported by road to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where he underwent 3-4 months of training in organized cyber fraud techniques. This training included methods for deceiving Indian citizens, social engineering, sending malicious APK links, and scripted conversations.
After completing his training, Vikrant returned to India and began committing fraud alongside his associates. He maintained contact with foreign handlers on Telegram. The proceeds from the fraud were funneled through mule bank accounts. According to police, this gang has defrauded a total of approximately ₹3.60 crore.
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