New Delhi: In a remarkable operation spanning over 800 kilometers from Jharkhand to Ladakh, the Delhi Police’s Cyber Cell has apprehended two masterminds behind a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme that exploited the bank accounts of impoverished villagers. The suspects, identified as Imran Ansari (43) and Mansoor Ansari (55), were arrested in Sarchu, Ladakh, as part of an ongoing investigation, according to an official report released on Tuesday.
The duo specifically targeted daily wage laborers in Jharkhand, opening bank accounts in their names to funnel stolen funds. To evade law enforcement, they frequently relocated to remote and jurisdictionally complex areas, including Ladakh, the official added.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Harsh Indora stated that the suspects have also revealed the identities of two additional alleged masterminds from Jharkhand, who are currently being pursued by authorities.
UNPRECEDENTED CYBER CRACKDOWN!
— Crime Branch Delhi Police (@CrimeBranchDP) May 27, 2025
Cyber Cell, Crime Branch, Delhi pulls off a THRILLING 800+ km CHASE from Jharkhand to the oxygen-starved heights of Ladakh ⛰️
2 MASTERMINDS ARRESTED in a interstate OPERATION
after defrauding citizens using labourers’ bank accounts!
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The investigation was initiated following a complaint lodged on September 2, 2024, by a woman who reported an unauthorized deduction of ₹69,953 from her bank account. She claimed to have been deceived by an individual impersonating a representative of an online coaching institute.
Through meticulous technical surveillance and financial trail analysis, investigators uncovered that the stolen funds had been transferred to various bank accounts located in remote villages within the Dumka and Godda districts of Jharkhand. These accounts were registered in the names of laborers engaged in infrastructure projects, as noted by the DCP.
The bank accounts of these laborers were opened under the supervision of site contractors, who retained the ATM cards and passbooks. These were subsequently misused for fraudulent transactions, the officer explained.
This operation underscores the ongoing efforts of the Delhi Police to combat cybercrime and protect vulnerable populations from exploitation.
The police initially apprehended two individuals, Ramjeet and Badri Rai, from the Godda and Dumka districts, respectively. Their bank accounts had been used to receive illicit funds.
During further interrogation, Ramjeet and Badri revealed that their accounts had been opened and exploited by the primary suspects, Imran and Mansoor Ansari.
According to law enforcement officials, the investigation led them to track the two suspects to Sarchu after it was discovered that they had fled Jharkhand to evade arrest. The police pursued them along the Manali-Rohtang-Keylong route and successfully apprehended them in the oxygen-deprived region of Sarchu.
“The investigation is ongoing as we work to dismantle the entire criminal network,” stated the Deputy Commissioner of Police.
