New Delhi: In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Outer North District Cyber Police has busted an organized interstate cyber fraud syndicate involved in operating mule bank accounts and routing cheated money across India and abroad.
The case was registered under FIR No. 14/26 dated April 4, 2026, at PS Cyber Crime, Outer North District, based on multiple complaints received through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP), along with technical inputs developed during Operation “Cyber Hawk 4.0.”
Acting on data of mule accounts from the Samanvay Portal linked to several cyber fraud complaints, a dedicated police team launched a coordinated operation and arrested five accused from Narela, Delhi. The arrested individuals have been identified as Rahul (22), Bunty (22), Ankit (19), Salim alias Dhancha (22), and Noore Alam (19).
The operation was carried out under the leadership of Joint Commissioner Vijay Singh, with supervision from DCP Hareshwar Swami and guidance from ACP Dinesh Kumar. The team, led by Inspector Govind Singh along with other officers, conducted raids and secured both digital and physical evidence.
During the investigation, police recovered SIM cards, bank-linked mobile numbers, and crucial digital evidence including chat records, transaction logs, and account details used in cyber fraud operations.
The probe has revealed that 28 bank accounts linked to the accused were used in cyber fraud cases connected to at least 43 complaints across multiple states including Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and West Bengal, involving an estimated fraud amount of ₹2.31 crore.
The accused were found to be supplying bank accounts and SIM cards within the syndicate for commissions ranging from ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 per account. Fraud proceeds were systematically converted into cryptocurrency (USDT) using platforms like Binance and routed to foreign handlers via Telegram, indicating international links.
Technical analysis traced one such handler’s IP address to Cambodia, pointing to the involvement of overseas cyber criminals.
Modus Operandi:
The syndicate operated by opening multiple bank accounts using genuine or proxy identities, linking them with SIM cards, and supplying them to fraudsters. Victims’ money was routed through these accounts, quickly converted into cryptocurrency, and transferred abroad to conceal the money trail.
Police officials said further investigation is underway to identify additional members of the network, including foreign-based handlers, and to trace the complete financial trail.
Public Advisory:
Delhi Police has urged citizens to remain vigilant against cyber fraud. Authorities emphasized that no government agency will conduct “digital arrests,” and warned against sharing OTPs or transferring money under pressure. Citizens are advised to report suspicious activity on helpline 1930 or via the official cybercrime portal.
