In a disturbing revelation from the capital, two men have been taken into custody for orchestrating a sophisticated cyber scam that swindled ₹41.45 lakh from a retired army officer. The fraudulent scam operation, which disguised itself as a digital gold investment platform, has now exposed connections with foreign handlers, including suspected ties to Chinese operatives.
The accused, Indra Kumar Sahani and Rahim Khan, were arrested in southwest Delhi after police traced the digital trail of their illicit activities to a hotel in Ahmedabad. According to officials, the duo was involved in a web of deceit that used fake trading platforms, mule bank accounts, and remote-access mobile applications to siphon off money from unsuspecting victims.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Surendra Choudhary revealed that Rahim Khan, the main coordinator of the scam, maintained contact with Chinese nationals using encrypted messaging apps. “He brought account holders from various parts of the country to hotel rooms in Ahmedabad and installed apps that allowed foreign scammers remote access to the linked bank accounts,” said Choudhary.
The stolen funds were reportedly converted into the cryptocurrency USDT and transferred abroad, effectively dodging Indian regulatory authorities.
The scam came to light when a retired colonel from Vasant Kunj was lured via social media into investing in what appeared to be a lucrative gold trading platform. Promised huge returns in US dollars, he initially saw impressive profits displayed on the fake portal, which encouraged him to invest more.
After pumping in ₹41.45 lakh and being shown an artificial profit of ₹1 crore, he attempted to withdraw his money. However, he was told he had to deposit an additional ₹31.5 lakh in taxes before receiving his earnings. That’s when he realised he had been conned.
An investigation was launched under the relevant provisions of the BNS. A police raid in Ahmedabad led to Sahani’s arrest and the seizure of three mobile phones filled with incriminating evidence. Further questioning led to the capture of Khan and the recovery of two more phones.
Sahani reportedly opened ten bank accounts, later selling them to the racket in exchange for commission. Authorities say this scam may be part of a much larger, cross-border cybercrime network. Investigations continue to identify more victims and collaborators.
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