Three Arrested in ₹2.5 Crore Digital Arrest Scam by Chandigarh Cyber Police

Case FIR No. 64 dated 01.06.2025 | PS Cyber Crime, Chandigarh | Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections: 308, 319(2), 318(4), 338, 340(2), 61(2), 336(3)

The Voice of Chandigarh :

Chandigarh, June 10: In a significant breakthrough, the Cyber Crime Police Station, UT Chandigarh, has arrested three individuals in connection with a high-value cyber fraud case involving a fabricated “digital arrest” scheme. The FIR was registered under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, sections pertaining to serious criminal and cyber offenses.

The operation was led by Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, SP-Cyber, UT Chandigarh, under the close guidance of A. Venkatesh, DSP Cyber Crime & IT, and the supervision of Inspector Ms. Eram Rizvi, SHO, PS Cyber Crime, Sector 17.

Accused Arrested:

1. Dharmendra Singh (28), S/o Mahendra Singh – Resident of Hathras, UP
2. Ram Kisan Singh @ Ramu (36), S/o Choote Singh – Resident of Agra, UP
3. Sakib (24), S/o Jahur – Resident of Budhanpur, Saharanpur, UP

Case Overview:

Victim Sumit Kaur from Sector 10A, Chandigarh, reported being defrauded of approximately ₹2.5 Crores. She received a call impersonating TRAI officials, followed by a WhatsApp video call from a fake police officer alleging her involvement in a money laundering case. Fraudsters, posing as top CBI officers and even Supreme Court Justices, pressured her to transfer funds under the pretext of verifying her financial credibility.

Investigation Highlights:

• Fraudulent bank accounts traced across multiple Indian states
• Use of spoofed mobile numbers, false identities, and high-pressure tactics
• Technical analysis included KYC scrutiny, CDRs, IP tracing, and transaction audits

Raids and Arrests:

• 06.06.2025: Dharmendra Singh and Ram Kisan Singh arrested in Hathras and Agra respectively. Both admitted to renting bank accounts used in the fraud.
• 08.06.2025: Sakib arrested in Saharanpur, confessed to opening a firm and bank account used by associates in exchange for a 10% commission.

All accused are in police custody for further interrogation. Efforts are underway to track other members of the syndicate and recover the siphoned funds.

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Cyber Crime Advisory:

1. No government official will ever demand money or personal information via phone or WhatsApp.
2. Ignore and report calls showing fake arrest warrants or impersonating officials.
3. Never transfer money for “verification” or to avoid fictitious legal trouble.
4. Verify suspicious communications through local police or the Cyber Crime Helpline: 1930