New Delhi: Delhi Police have apprehended two individuals from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with a cyber fraud syndicate that duped a woman of ₹1.63 lakh by offering a fake job opportunity in Japan. The syndicate allegedly lured job seekers with false promises of overseas employment and extracted money for fabricated processing fees, embassy clearances, and visa arrangements.
Modus Operandi of the Syndicate
According to police investigations, the accused operated as recruitment consultants and representatives of purported foreign companies. They would harvest data of job seekers from online employment portals and other sources, subsequently sending fraudulent emails that mimicked those from reputable firms. Potential victims were convinced of their eligibility for overseas employment and then guided through simulated interviews. Following this, they were persuaded to make payments for various formalities, including Ministry of External Affairs attestation, embassy clearances, employment approval letters, visa processing, and international verification.
The arrested individuals, identified as Kush Bhatnagar, 22, and Amit, 23, both residents of Bareilly, were found to be active members of this organized cyber fraud syndicate. The investigation revealed that the syndicate utilized multiple bank accounts, SIM cards, email IDs, and digital platforms to receive and disburse the illicit funds, thereby attempting to conceal the money trail.
Financial Trail and Arrests
A detailed analysis of the financial transactions linked to the fraud uncovered a complex money trail. A significant portion of the defrauded amount, ₹1.27 lakh, was initially credited to a bank account belonging to Kush Bhatnagar. Further scrutiny indicated that parts of the money were rerouted through several other accounts, including that of co-accused Amit, who allegedly received ₹14,850 and facilitated the withdrawal and transfer of the funds. Following an investigation based on a complaint filed by the victim, a police team from the East District cyber police station travelled to Bareilly. Extensive field inquiries, coupled with an analysis of bank records and digital evidence, led to the arrest of Bhatnagar and Amit.
Investigation and Further Action
The case was registered at the East District cyber police station under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police recovered mobile phones, SIM cards, recruitment-related email accounts, and chat histories from the accused, which provided crucial digital evidence related to the alleged fraud. Authorities stated that the arrested individuals have no prior criminal involvement. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts underway to identify and apprehend other members of the syndicate and to locate any other potential victims who may have been defrauded by the same group.
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