Delhi Police Busts Major Fake Account Fraud Ring

The Delhi Police's Special Cell IFSO Unit has arrested three suspects involved in a fraud scheme using mule and fake bank accounts. They operated under the guise of fake companies to siphon funds abroad, defrauding victims by intimidating them into making transfers, and making away with Rs55 lakhs.

The Delhi Police's Special Cell IFSO Unit has apprehended three individuals suspected of orchestrating a fraud scheme involving mule and fake bank accounts. These suspects allegedly ran bogus companies to channel stolen funds overseas.

The case began on September 12, 2024, when a victim reported receiving a call on September 9, 2024, from a person claiming to be a Customs Office official at Mumbai Airport. After confirming her identity, the caller said a parcel with 16 fake passports, 58 ATM cards, and 40 grams of MDMA was intercepted, naming her as the sender. The caller asserted that a warrant had been issued against her and that she was under investigation by the Mumbai Police and CBI. The fraudsters coerced her into transferring Rs55 lakhs under threat of arrest, claiming the funds needed verification to avoid money laundering charges.

Following the complaint, a case under multiple sections of the BNS and IT Act was registered. Investigations revealed the involvement of Prabhat Kumar, Rajesh Kumar (alias Raja), and Arjun Singh, all linked to the fake company Camellia Services Apartment LLP. Police arrested these individuals in Burari and seized various documents related to the operation. The authorities have frozen Rs20 lakhs in a bank account and arranged for its return to the victim. The syndicate impersonated high-ranking officials from multiple government agencies to carry out their scheme, falsely promising victims that their funds would be refunded after verification.

(With inputs from agencies.)