New Delhi, March 23 – The Delhi Police's Central District Cyber Police on Monday cracked a case involving online investment fraud worth Rs 21.46 lakh, arresting two individuals for cheating a complainant by promising high returns and prepaid services.
Officials said that the money trail has been established through technical investigation, and key digital evidence has been secured.
According to police, an e-FIR (No. 28/25) was registered on November 13, 2025, at the Cyber Central Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following a complaint of online fraud. The complainant alleged that he was lured by fraudsters into investing money with promises of high returns. Subsequently, the accused continued to demand additional payments on various pretexts, including prepaid tasks, account verification, and other fabricated charges. In total, the victim transferred Rs 21,46,000 before realizing he had been cheated.
Considering the seriousness of the offense, a dedicated team led by Sub-Inspector Ranvijay Singh, along with Head Constables Sandeep and Paramveer and Constable Anuj, was formed under the supervision of senior officers of the Central District.
During the investigation, the team conducted extensive technical surveillance, analyzed digital evidence, and tracked financial transactions to trace the money trail. A suspicious transaction of Rs 3 lakh was traced to a bank account in Sikar, Rajasthan.
Acting on this lead, the police team reached Sikar and questioned a local resident, Surender, in whose account the amount had been deposited. During interrogation, Surender revealed that the money had been deposited by Narender, to whom he had handed over Rs 3 lakh in cash.
Further investigation led to the questioning of Narender, who disclosed that he had passed Rs 2.8 lakh to Prem Prakash after keeping Rs 20,000 as commission. Prem Prakash, upon being apprehended, admitted to transferring Rs 2.6 lakh to another accused, Ankit, while retaining Rs 20,000 as his share.
Based on technical evidence, statements, and field verification, Narender, 24, and Prem Prakash alias Lovely, 38, both residents of Sikar, were arrested in the case. Police said efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the co-accused, Ankit.
During the operation, two mobile phones – an iPhone 17 Pro Max and an Itel handset – used in the commission of the crime were seized. Authorities added that verification of the accused persons' past criminal records is in progress.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central District, Rohit Rajbir Singh, said further investigation is underway.
