GURUGRAM: The Gurugram Police have effectively dismantled a significant cyber fraud operation involving 55 suspects who reportedly defrauded individuals of Rs 72.49 crore throughout India.Â
The operation and subsequent investigation were spearheaded by Priyanshu Diwan, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime) in Gurugram. Authorities disclosed that the suspects were linked to 18,228 complaints and 597 FIRs filed across the country, with 48 FIRs registered in Haryana alone.Â
This operation resulted in the apprehension of 55 cyber fraudsters from various regions of India, including Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Chandigarh.
The suspects were apprehended between January and May 2025 by different cyber crime police teams from Gurugram’s Cyber East, Cyber West, and Cyber South police stations. The investigation revealed a sophisticated fraud scheme involving fake social media accounts, sextortion scams, investment frauds, and FedEx scams, where the perpetrators impersonated fake officials to trick victims.Â
Among those arrested are Mahesh Suresh Bobde from Maharashtra, Pitambar alias Lala from Rajasthan, Vishwash Gupta from Delhi, and several others from various states. The arrests were conducted by a range of officers, including sub-inspectors, assistant sub-inspectors, and head constables, showcasing a unified effort by the Gurugram cybercrime units.Â
The suspects were charged under multiple FIRs over the course of a year, highlighting the extensive and ongoing nature of their fraudulent operations. Additionally, Gurugram Police seized 21 mobile phones and 11 SIM cards from the suspects, which have been forwarded to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) for thorough examination.
The I4C report verified that these individuals were involved in extensive cyber fraud cases totaling over Rs 72 crore. Along with digital devices, the police confiscated 30,12,178 rupees in cash, two ATM cards, one checkbook, and a passbook, which further highlighted the scale of the scam.Â
The investigation focused on the application of modern cyber strategies, including the creation of fake social media profiles and the use of emotional and financial manipulation to extract funds from victims. Gurugram Police are actively pursuing the network and identifying more suspects to completely dismantle the cyber fraud syndicate.Â
This significant development conveys a powerful message against cybercrime, emphasizing the growing vigilance and effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in fighting digital frauds.
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