Man Arrested in Rs 77 Lakh Cyberfraud Case in Gurugram

Gurugram Police apprehended Ritav Ur Javed Jhinjha in connection with a Rs 77 lakh cyberfraud case involving fake stock market investments. The arrested is the ninth in the case. Jhinjha reportedly siphoned off Rs 5 lakh and has multiple criminal cases against him, including attempt to murder and extortion.

Gurugram Police have apprehended a man tied to a Rs 77 lakh cyberfraud scheme incorporating fake stock market investments with promises of high returns, authorities confirmed on Saturday.

The accused, Ritav Ur Javed Jhinjha, hailing from Fazilka in Punjab, was arrested by the cybercrime team from the east police station on Friday. Jhinjha's detention marks the ninth arrest in the ongoing investigation.

Back in April, a local resident reported being swindled for Rs 77 lakh through a fraudulent stock market investment scheme, prompting an FIR and subsequent investigation.

According to police, Jhinjha admitted during interrogation that he siphoned Rs 5 lakh from the defrauded amount and transferred it to other accomplices. The Gurugram Police spokesperson noted that Jhinjha faces eight additional charges related to attempt to murder, extortion, assault, and possession of illegal weapons across Chandigarh, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Investigations are still ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)