New Delhi: The Delhi Police has exposed a fake money laundering complaint filed through an e-FIR and recovered ₹14.50 lakh, a motorcycle and a mobile phone within 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday.
Aishwarya Sharma, Additional DCP, South-East District, said the police received an e-FIR on January 5 from Vikash Sharma, a manager with Disha Private Limited.
“He alleged that two employees—Ramu and a cook named Anuj—had laundered ₹15 lakh belonging to the company,” Sharma said.
However, during investigation, the police found that the complaint itself was false and fabricated.
“Our team cracked the case in less than 24 hours under the able leadership of Virendra Dala, ACP, Sarita Vihar. It was revealed that the e-FIR was fake,” the Additional DCP stated.
Police recovered ₹14.50 lakh in cash, along with a motorcycle and Ramu’s mobile phone, during the operation. Further legal action is being initiated against the complainant for filing a false FIR and misleading the police.
Senior officers said the swift action highlights Delhi Police’s focus on fact-based investigations and zero tolerance towards misuse of legal processes.
