Delhi Police Cyber Cell Busts Pan-India Cybercrime Syndicate; Two More Arrested.

? Synthetic accounts and SIMs recovered so far have been linked to at least 60 different complaints registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal from various parts of the country.

? 4 FIRs found registered against recovered mobile numbers.

In a significant breakthrough, earlier, the Cyber Cell of the Crime Branch, Delhi Police had successfully dismantled a sophisticated pan-India cyber crime syndicate involved in large- scale banking frauds and sextortion operations. The network operated through multiple verticals, including fake loan call centers, telecom fraud, and a meticulously orchestrated “sextortion” racket. This syndicate comprised social media profile analysts, professional extortion callers, and individuals impersonating police officers to extract money from victims using intimidation and false legal threats.

The crackdown was the result of a highly coordinated clean operation led by Inspector Manjeet Kumar, under the supervision of ACP Anil Sharma. Continuing the investigation, more accused persons have been arrested.

Two Key Arrests and Major Developments:

1. Arrest of Manish @ Himanshu –POS Agent Supplying SIMs to Cybercriminals

 

Manish @ Himanshu, a Point-of Sale (POS) agent for Vodafone Idea  (VI),was arrested for fraudulently issuing

 

SIM cards using manipulated Aadhaar-linked biometric data. These SIMs were provided to cybercriminals for use in sextortion and online banking frauds.

 

Recovery: Five active VI SIM cards seized from his possession.

 Modus Operandi:-

He would falsely claim that the biometric scan had failed, and then secretly issue a second SIM on the same Aadhaar identity without the customer’s knowledge. These unauthorized SIMs were then sold to cybercriminals. He also supplied SIMs to previously arrested accused Ujjwal Pandey, a known associate involved in banking fraud, who has already been arrested by the team earlier.

2. Arrest of Vipin Kumar–Provider of Synthetic Accounts in Sextortion Racket.

Vipin Kumar (20 years), resident of Alwar, Rajasthan, was arrested near R.K. Ashram Metro Station, Delhi after a brief chase. He was found delivering a synthetic bank account kit to an accomplice.

 

Recovery:

? One Indusland Bank synthetic account kit.

? One Indusland Visa Debit Card.

 

Key Disclosures:

? “Recruited” through Instagram by co-accused Jahid in Nov 2024.

? Promised 20% commission per transaction, free travel and luxury stay.

? Supplied 8 synthetic accounts, including 3 in his own name.

? Admitted to earning?6 lakh in commission, used to fund a lavish lifestyle—including stays at luxury hotels, branded shopping, and nightlife in Delhi.

 

 

 

 

Wider Impact and National Linkages:

• More than 100 victims across India have been identified so far.

• The SIM cards and bank accounts recovered have been linked to 60 cases registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal involving:

Police Team & Operation Details:

A highly coordinated operation was executed by the team under the leadership of Inspector Manjeet Kumar, comprising SI Jagseer Singh, ASI Kanwar Pal, HC Vipin Kumar, HC Anuj Kumar, HC Rajesh Kumar, Ct Bijender andCt Suresh Pal. Their dedication and seamless coordination were instrumental in neutralizing a deeply entrenched and organized cybercrime module.

Further investigation is underway to uncover the full chain of operatives, digital evidence, and financial trails associated with this racket.