New Delhi, May 27: The Central District Cyber Cell of Delhi Police has dismantled an interstate cyber fraud network that deceived a tea vendor under the guise of Paytm KYC verification. Three main suspects linked to the supply of bank account kits, ATM cards, and SIM cards have been arrested in this operation.
According to police reports, the gang posed as Paytm employees to target victims. They approached individuals, offering to assist with Paytm KYC or settings updates, thereby gaining access to their mobile phones. Once they controlled the phones, they illegally transferred money from the victims’ bank accounts. One victim, a tea seller from South Patel Nagar, lost nearly ₹90,000 in this manner.
Following a complaint, the cyber police registered a case and initiated an investigation. The initial probe utilized technical surveillance, analysis of bank transactions, examination of beneficiary accounts, and CCTV footage. It was discovered that the fraudulently obtained funds were transferred to a Punjab National Bank account, which was further used in cyber crimes.
Based on continuous analysis of digital trails and mobile numbers, police identified the suspects. The investigation revealed that the network spanned multiple states, including Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. Using technical inputs and local intelligence, police conducted raids in Panchkula, Zirakpur, and surrounding areas, leading to the arrest of three individuals.
Among those arrested is Vishesh Singh from Panchkula, accused of providing bank accounts and supplying kits used in the cyber fraud. The second suspect, Sachin Maurya, allegedly collected and supplied these bank account kits. The third suspect, Ashish Sharma, hails from Una district in Himachal Pradesh and played a role in the supply and operation of the network.
During interrogation, the suspects admitted to providing bank accounts, ATM cards, registered SIM cards, and banking credentials in exchange for commissions. These were used by cyber criminals to transfer and withdraw the fraudulently obtained money across various accounts. The police investigation also revealed that the suspects communicated through social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, operating the entire network in an organized manner.
Authorities are now investigating other individuals linked to this network and examining digital transactions to fully expose the cyber fraud racket.
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