NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police have busted an organised interstate cyber fraud syndicate involved in cheating people on the pretext of providing overseas jobs and visa services, police said on Friday.
According to officials, the action was initiated following a complaint received on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP), after which technical surveillance and digital tracking led investigators to Rani Bagh in Delhi, where a raid was conducted, and key accused persons were apprehended.
Police confirmed that FIR No. 16/26 dated March 26 under Sections 318(4)/61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at the Cyber Police Station, South District.
In a press release, Delhi Police said, “Cyber Police Station, South District, New Delhi has successfully busted an organised interstate cyber fraud racket involved in cheating innocent persons on the pretext of providing overseas jobs and visa services.”
The case began after a complainant alleged that he was contacted via WhatsApp and induced to pay money for an overseas job and visa arrangement. However, after receiving payments, the accused allegedly stopped responding.
During the investigation, police traced the suspect's mobile number to Rani Bagh, following which a targeted raid was carried out. A dedicated team led by Inspector Hansraj (SHO Cyber Police Station), along with Inspector Abhimanyu and staff members Head Constable Tarun, HC Satveer, and Constable Vinod, conducted the operation.