In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police on Monday dismantled a cyber fraud racket operating in Shahdara, arresting two individuals accused of duping unsuspecting victims through fake online trading schemes. The case surfaced on March 15 when complainant Puneet Grover reported being lured via WhatsApp into investing in a fraudulent trading platform. Initially, he was convinced to invest ₹10,000, which was returned with a profit of ₹18,000 to gain his trust. Encouraged, he invested ₹2,00,000, only to have his funds blocked and communication cut off.
Following the complaint, a dedicated police team used technical surveillance to trace and apprehend the accused. The arrested men, Abhishek (23) and Sumit (22), both residents of Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, played direct roles in the conspiracy – one as the SIM card owner linked to the fraudulent bank account, and the other as the account holder where part of the defrauded money was transferred. Two mobile phones used in the fraud were recovered. Police have urged citizens to remain vigilant against fake trading platforms and unsolicited investment offers, stressing the importance of verifying before investing and reporting suspicious activity.