New Delhi, May 5: The Delhi Police’s Metro Unit has successfully apprehended the main suspect in a significant UPI fraud case, utilizing cyber forensics and technical surveillance. The accused orchestrated advanced UPI fraud exceeding ₹120,000 through stolen mobile phones.
The breakthrough came during the investigation of e-FIR number 80019309/2026 (Section 303(2) BNS) registered at the IGIA Metro Police Station. According to police reports, fraudulent transactions amounting to ₹120,390 were made using the UPI app of a victim whose mobile phone was stolen. The investigation team employed advanced cyber forensics tools to trace 11 suspicious UPI transactions.
Funds were rapidly transferred through various local merchants’ accounts, indicating an organized fraud network. Forensic analysis and ground intelligence led to the identification of Neetu, the primary beneficiary from Safidon. During questioning, Neetu revealed the name of the main suspect, Kushagra Ahuja, aged 32.
Kushagra Ahuja had no permanent residence and frequently changed locations to evade capture. Police teams tracked him using technical surveillance and field intelligence. Based on intelligence received on May 1, 2026, a thorough search operation was conducted in the Kashmiri Gate ISBT area, resulting in the successful arrest of the suspect. During interrogation, Kushagra admitted to committing UPI fraud using the stolen mobile phone.
The police are now focused on recovering the stolen mobile phone and investigating the entire network. B. Bharat Reddy, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Metro), stated that this success is a result of effective coordination between cyber intelligence, technical surveillance, and ground operations. The Delhi Police is fully committed to tackling digital crimes and ensuring the safety of citizens.
The police have urged the public to immediately block UPI apps, bank accounts, and SIM cards if their mobile phones are stolen, and to file a police complaint without delay. Additionally, they advised against sharing OTPs or bank details in response to suspicious links or messages from unknown numbers.
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