Major Cybercrime Operation Nets Dozens
Delhi police have detained more than 42 individuals in what appears to be one of their largest cybercrime sweeps to date. The operation, which spanned the Southwestern Delhi region, specifically targeted organized fraud networks that authorities claim have defrauded victims of approximately Rs. 254 crore, or about $28 million.
According to official statements, this was part of a broader initiative called Operation CyHawk that ran for 48 hours. During this period, police actually arrested over 800 people connected to various cybercrimes, with another 509 individuals receiving formal notices. The scale of this operation suggests law enforcement is taking a more aggressive stance against digital fraud.
Fraud Methods and Evidence Seized
Joint Commissioner of Police Rajesh Gupta explained during a press conference that those apprehended were involved in multiple types of scams. These included job fraud, investment schemes, work-from-home scams, and fraudulent call centers. The arrested individuals have been linked to 23 registered FIRs and 377 complaints filed through the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.
Police recovered substantial evidence during the raids, including three laptops, two computers, 43 mobile phones, 17 passbooks, two cheque books, 14 debit cards, and about $178,000 in cash. The operation targeted various criminal activities including ATM fraud, digital arrest scams, USDT laundering, and digital marketing fraud.
Tracking the Money Trail
Technical analysis by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center identified suspicious activity in four private bank accounts in Kishangarh. These accounts were connected to fraud cases registered in Kolkata and Mumbai. The investigation led to the arrests of Asgard Ali and Ankit Singh, who police described as high-profile mule account suppliers.
After questioning these suspects, authorities tracked down the alleged mastermind, Ravi Kumar Singh, following a seven-day chase across Noida, Delhi, and Ghaziabad. Police claim Singh operated fraudulent call centers in Noida and Kotla Mubarakpur, using fake job advertisements for private airlines to lure victims. He allegedly worked with another accused, Ravi Mishra, to route criminal proceeds.
Additional Arrests and Financial Impact
Three more suspects were arrested from a functioning call center in Kotla Mubarakpur: Rajan Singh Negi, Kamlesh Pal, and a 24-year-old woman whose identity hasn’t been disclosed. Police seized ten mobile phones, five smartphones, two laptops, a computer, and transaction records from this location.
In another significant case, bank accounts under the name Rajesh Kumar were used to withdraw fraud proceeds connected to at least six cybercrime complaints. Raids in Mandawali and Najafgarh led to the arrests of Rajesh and three accomplices, with police recovering 17 passbooks, eight debit cards, three mobile phones, and over $177,000 in cash.
Perhaps most striking was the case involving an account opened under Dynamic Dreams, which police linked to 244 cybercrime complaints with losses exceeding Rs. 186 crore. One account holder was arrested in Nilothi, while five accounts connected to Gayatri Kumari were tied to 23 cybercrime complaints. Her interrogation led to the arrest of Aman Bhardwaj, who police accuse of converting illegal proceeds into USDT cryptocurrency.
All detained individuals are expected to be processed through the legal system, with bail hearings likely to follow in the coming days. This operation represents one of Delhi’s most comprehensive efforts to combat organized cybercrime networks operating across multiple states.
