Overview
- Delhi Police arrested Amit and Hari for defrauding a 92-year-old retired surgeon of Rs 2.2 crore, recovering the full amount and reimbursing the victim.
- Noida Cybercrime Branch apprehended Mukesh Saxena and Anees Ahmed in Moradabad for a Rs 2.39 crore scam involving false accusations of human trafficking.
- Fraudsters impersonated officials from TRAI, police, and other government bodies, using fake warrants and virtual hearings to extort money from victims.
- Investigations suggest connections to international syndicates, with law enforcement launching a manhunt for the suspected kingpin.
- Cases have been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act provisions, with frozen bank accounts aiding fund recovery efforts.