A sustained cybercrime investigation has led to the exposure of a large and organised online fraud operation, revealing the scale and complexity of digital scams targeting victims across the country.
Gurugram Police have arrested 11 accused for allegedly cheating people of more than ₹62.38 crore through a coordinated cyber fraud network. Investigators said the group ran fake investment schemes, social media scams, and fraudulent loan app operations, triggering thousands of complaints from multiple states.
Police records show over 8,405 complaints linked to the accused nationwide, with 252 criminal cases registered against members of the network. The arrests followed months of investigation into a sharp rise in cyber fraud complaints reported by victims from different regions.
Officials said the crackdown was part of a focused drive against organised cybercrime. The probe involved technical surveillance, analysis of digital footprints, and tracking of financial transactions. After extensive data collection and verification, police teams identified individuals allegedly operating the network.
Investigators found that the accused used several digital platforms to trap victims. Social media applications, especially Instagram, were used to promote high-return investment offers. In other cases, victims were contacted through fake loan apps promising quick approvals with minimal documentation. Once trust was gained, victims were asked to pay processing fees, taxes, or mandatory charges, after which communication stopped.
Police said the group followed a layered strategy to avoid detection. Victims were initially shown small returns or partial loan approvals to build confidence. This was followed by repeated payment demands supported by fabricated explanations, pressuring victims into making multiple transactions.
Within Gurugram, 8 cases were registered, including 6 at the cyber crime police station (East), 1 at the West unit, and 1 at the South unit. Investigators said the wider network extended beyond Haryana, with digital links and victims traced to several states.
During the arrests, police recovered 2 mobile phones and 1 SIM card. Forensic analysis revealed chat records, bank account details, transaction logs, and victim lists, confirming long-term, coordinated activity.
Further checks showed that fraud proceeds were routed through multiple bank accounts and digital wallets. In many cases, funds were withdrawn in cash immediately or moved through layered transactions to evade detection.
Police believe more victims may emerge as analysis continues. The accused are being interrogated to identify other members, recover funds, trace laundering channels, freeze suspect accounts, and block remaining digital platforms.
Gurugram Police have advised citizens to stay cautious of online investment offers, loan schemes, and social media solicitations, and to report suspicious activity to cyber crime helplines or local police stations immediately.
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