New Delhi, June 26: The Cyber Police Station of Delhi Police’s South West District has arrested four members of a cyber fraud syndicate that allegedly duped victims by sending fake IGL pending bill messages and tricking them into downloading malicious APK files.
According to Delhi Police, the fraudsters sent SMS messages claiming that the victim’s Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) bill was pending and warned that the gas connection would be disconnected unless immediate action was taken.
Victims were then persuaded to click on an unverified link and download an APK file, which gave the accused access to their mobile devices and banking credentials.
In one such case, the accused allegedly cheated a woman of ₹2.64 lakh after installing the malicious application on her phone.
Using technical surveillance, the Cyber Police tracked the accused to Jharkhand and West Bengal, where all four were arrested.
Police investigations revealed that the accused allegedly used the proceeds of the cyber fraud to purchase expensive mobile phones and other high-value items, which were then couriered from Delhi to Kolkata.
During the operation, Delhi Police seized one luxury car, gold jewellery, one silver coin, one laptop, one tablet, and 20 mobile phones allegedly purchased using the money obtained through the fraud.
Police have urged citizens not to click on unknown links or install APK files received through SMS or messaging platforms and advised them to verify utility bill-related communications only through official websites or mobile applications.
Further investigation into the cyber fraud network is underway.
