Delhi Police Busts Interstate Cyber Fraud Syndicate Using Fastag, Amazon Gift Cards to Launder Money
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In a major crackdown, the Delhi Police's Cyber Cell has dismantled a sophisticated interstate cyber fraud syndicate that used a novel modus operandi to launder money. The racket, which operated across multiple states, involved routing money through Fastag payments linked to multiple vehicles before converting it into Amazon gift cards. The operation, which was sparked by a complaint from a Delhi resident who lost over ₹1 lakh, revealed a highly organised cybercrime network. The police discovered a fully functional cyber fraud setup in Gharsana, Rajasthan, where they seized 70 mobile phones, 10 laptops, 467 SIM cards, 37 ATM cards, and a POS machine. According to the police, the accused compromised a Delhi resident's mobile phone by sending a malicious APK file via WhatsApp, which posed as an official e-challan notification. This allowed the fraudsters to access sensitive banking details, leading to unauthorised withdrawals. The Delhi Police have arrested two key accused in connection with the case, and further investigation is underway. The police have also linked multiple complaints from different states to the accused, indicating their involvement in widespread online cheating.
