Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud syndicate that tricked job seekers with false promises of overseas employment, arresting three primary suspects, including an assistant bank manager. Authorities reported the arrests on Monday, identifying the suspects as Ketan Deepak Kumar, 24, from Gujarat; Sanjib Mondal, 34, from West Bengal; and Ravi Kumar Mishra, 29, from Gurugram.
The investigation began after a complaint was lodged by a man who, having lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic, sought employment abroad. He reported receiving a message from a group named “FLYABROAD 6,” which lured him with enticing job offers in New Zealand. To build trust, the fraudsters provided fake visa copies and forged registration documents, claiming they could secure a visa for a chef or cook for ₹2.80 lakh. After the complainant paid ₹1.80 lakh, the suspects became unresponsive.
Upon verifying the documents, authorities confirmed they were fake, leading to the registration of a case under relevant sections of the Cyber Crime Act in southwest Delhi on October 7. A senior police officer stated, “We scrutinized communication, bank transactions, and device locations tied to the syndicate. The money involved was funneled through mule accounts, then layered through other accounts to cover the trail.”
Following extensive surveillance across multiple states, Kumar was apprehended in Rishikesh on November 9. His arrest led to the capture of Mondal in Kolkata on November 13. Mishra, who allegedly used his position as an assistant bank manager to open accounts for the syndicate, was arrested in Gurugram on November 17. These accounts were purportedly created using the personal information of innocent individuals, which Mishra provided in exchange for a commission.
Kumar, described as a B.Tech dropout who was working as a travel agent, reportedly coordinated the establishment of mule accounts and managed financial transactions. Mondal, an MBA graduate and fellow travel agent, acted as a consultant, directly communicating with victims. Mishra is accused of leveraging his banking role to facilitate account openings that benefited the fraudulent operation.
Investigators believe this syndicate has scammed numerous individuals using similar deceitful tactics. The police are continuing their investigation to uncover the full extent of the fraud and identify additional victims. This case serves as a stark reminder for job seekers to remain vigilant against cyber fraud, particularly when faced with unsolicited offers of employment abroad.
Original Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/cyber-fraud-syndicate-that-duped-job-seekers-busted-3-arrested/article70345941.ece
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Publish Date: 2025-12-01 23:49:00
