Delhi Police Cracks Down on ₹180 Crore Cyber-Fraud Ring; 2 Key Accused Arrested
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In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police has dismantled a massive cyber-fraud syndicate that cheated victims out of nearly ₹180 crore. The operation, codenamed 'Cy-Hawk', targeted a network of shell companies and mule bank accounts used to siphon off online fraud proceeds. The investigation, led by the Delhi Police, revealed that the syndicate had created at least 20 shell companies to receive and layer funds stolen from victims across the country. The money was then transferred through multiple channels, making it difficult to track. The case came to light after police flagged several cybercrime hotspots in New Delhi district. An account with a private bank was found to be repeatedly receiving fraud-linked funds, leading investigators to a private limited company in Connaught Place. Rajesh Khanna, a director of the company, joined the investigation and revealed that he had opened the company and its bank account on the directions of two associates, Sushil Chawla and Rajesh Kumar Sharma. Khanna's role was to act as a front for the duo, who controlled the fund transfers. However, Khanna's death in Noida led police to suspect that he was being used as a pawn in the syndicate. Digital evidence and financial trails revealed that Chawla and Sharma were working for a man named Pawan Ruia, who has been linked to similar cyber-fraud cases in West Bengal. Sushil Chawla, a resident of Greater Noida, and Rajesh Kumar, a resident of Gurugram, were arrested in connection with the case. Police have seized two mobile phones and a laptop from their possession. The Delhi Police's operation 'Cy-Hawk' is a significant step towards disrupting organized cybercrime networks in the country. The arrested accused will be taken into police custody for further investigation.
