Delhi Police have busted an alleged organised cyber fraud network and arrested nine people in connection with multiple cybercrime complaints registered across India.
The accused were allegedly operating from Meerut, Ghaziabad and Jaipur, with investigators uncovering a structured system involving different groups performing separate roles.
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Nine people arrested by Delhi Police. Alleged network operated from Meerut, Ghaziabad and Jaipur.
Around 19 NCRP complaints linked to the network so far. Cases originated from multiple Indian states. Estimated amount involved: ₹65 lakh.
Police recovered around 52 mobile phones and 145 SIM cards. 70 debit cards and 13 bank passbooks were also recovered.
Six Point-of-Sale machines were seized. Police suspect specialised software was used in financial transactions.
Technical and financial investigations are continuing.
Briefing the media in New Delhi, DCP Central Rohit Rajbir Singh said around 19 complaints registered through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal have so far been linked to the network.
The complaints originated from several states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Odisha, indicating that the alleged operation was not limited to a single location.
Police estimate that the amount involved in the linked cases is around ₹65 lakh.
Editorial Analysis
Why This Matters
This case matters because it shows how modern cyber fraud can operate as an organised supply chain, with separate groups allegedly handling devices, bank accounts, technical operations and movement of money. The recovery of 145 SIM cards, 70 debit cards and multiple PoS machines also highlights the importance of tracing the financial infrastructure behind online fraud—not just the person who directly contacts a victim. For investigators, the digital devices and transaction records recovered during the raids could help identify additional accounts, victims and associates.
How the Alleged Network Worked
According to investigators, the group operated through a three-level division of labour.
One group allegedly obtained mobile phones and other devices through theft.
Another group was allegedly responsible for arranging bank accounts that could be used for financial transactions.
A Jaipur-based team, described by police as technically skilled, allegedly handled the movement and siphoning of fraudulently obtained funds through multiple bank accounts.
Investigators are examining the complete financial trail and the roles allegedly played by individual members.
Major Recoveries
During raids connected with the investigation, Delhi Police recovered:
- 4 laptops
- 2 tablets
- Around 52 mobile phones
- 70 debit cards
- 145 SIM cards
- 6 Point-of-Sale machines
- 13 bank passbooks
- ₹4 lakh in cash
Police also found that the accused allegedly possessed multiple merchant IDs, which were reportedly used to obtain Point-of-Sale machines from banks.
Investigators suspect that the machines were subsequently used to facilitate the withdrawal and liquidation of suspected fraud proceeds.
Technical Investigation Underway
A significant part of the investigation concerns the alleged use of specialised software.
Police suspect that the network may have used software capable of accessing bank accounts and conducting transactions without relying directly on the SIM cards associated with the accounts.
The technical mechanism is still being investigated.
Cybercrime investigators are expected to examine digital devices, transaction records, bank accounts, merchant IDs and communication trails to determine the full extent of the alleged operation.
