New Delhi, April 25: The cyber police of North Delhi have dismantled a significant organized cyber fraud network. This network was involved in transferring money through fake bank accounts and shell companies, both domestically and internationally, to legitimize the proceeds of crime. This operation has revealed the robust financial structure of cybercrime syndicates.
The case emerged from data analysis conducted by the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and the Coordination Portal. During the investigation, several suspicious bank accounts linked to 336 cyber fraud complaints registered across the country were identified. The focal point of the investigation was a bank account operated under the name Messit Tradex Private Limited at a nationalized bank branch in Bawana. This account came under scrutiny due to unusual and suspicious financial activities and was later found connected to various cybercrime cases registered in multiple states.
The investigation revealed that over ₹16 crore was transacted through this account within just eight days, indicating large-scale money laundering and organized cybercrime. The account was found to be active at multiple levels of the money trail, with funds being repeatedly shuffled between different accounts.
Police have arrested two individuals, Sonu Kumar and Aminder Singh, who acted as dummy directors for the fake company. Bank accounts were opened in their names, while the actual control rested with cybercriminals.
Further investigation uncovered that this entire network was linked to more than 35 shell companies operating fraudulently across various parts of the country. Operational hubs were identified in areas like Pitampura, Rani Bagh, and NSP in Delhi.
According to police, the modus operandi of this gang involved luring vulnerable individuals with promises of jobs or easy earnings, making them directors of fake companies. Bank accounts were opened in their names, but the cybercriminals retained complete control remotely. These accounts were used to receive money defrauded from individuals across the country, rapidly transferring it between accounts to obscure the money trail. During the investigation, police also discovered records linked to bank accounts, digital transaction data, KYC documents, and technical evidence that clarify the workings of this entire network.
Authorities have urged the public not to share their bank account or KYC documents with strangers or become directors of fake companies without thorough investigation.
Officials have warned that involvement in such activities constitutes a serious legal offense. The police state that this case is not limited to a few individuals but is part of a larger organized cyber financial network, with ongoing investigations and efforts to apprehend additional suspects.
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