Police Station Cyber Crime, UT Chandigarh Cracks Cyber Financial Fraud Case

In continuation of the earlier press release regarding FIR No. 39 dated 06.05.2024, U/s 419, 420, 467, 471, 120 IPC, PS-Cyber Crime, UT Chandigarh, the Cyber Crime Police Station has made another significant breakthrough by arresting one more cyber criminal involved in a high-value financial investmert online fraud case. With this, a total of 03 accused persons have been arrested so far.

The investigation and arrests were made under the supervision and direction of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, SP/Cyber Crime, UT Chandigarh, with the close guidance of Sh. A. Venkatesh, DANIPS, DSP, PS-Cyber, and under the leadership of Ms. Eram Rizvi, SHO, PS-Cyber Crime, Sector 17, Chandigarh.

                      This decisive action marks an important step in curbing the rising cyber-financial frauds in the region and demonstrates the swift response, effective coordination, and strong commitment of Chandigarh Police in protecting citizens from online scams. The Cyber Crime Police Station reaffirms its zero tolerance towards cyber fraud and urges the public to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities immediately.

• Details of the Accused:

SN	Detail of Accused
1.	Nandlal @ Nandu S/o Dayal Ram, Age 25 years,

• Case background-

A case of online cheating has been registered at PS Cyber Crime, Chandigarh,  The complaint was lodge by the name of Vijayander Prasad, resident of Chandigarh.

                        The complainant reported that he had received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number claiming to represent a stock investment firm. A website link was shared, which upon clicking, added him to a WhatsApp group where daily stock trading tips (buy/sell instructions) were circulated. The group promoted a fraudulent website – http://instiutionstock.com – and even created a personal account for the complainant to monitor his “investment portfolio.”

The complainant was contacted through multiple mobile numbers and induced to transfer funds into AU Bank accounts under the guise of stock market investments: ₹2,50,000 from his PNB account, ₹50,000 withdrawn separately, ₹1,00,000 transferred to AU Bank account, ₹1,82,541 transferred to another AU Bank account

In total, the complainant transferred ₹4,78,000. When he later attempted to withdraw his funds, he was removed from the WhatsApp group, and the fraudulent website became inaccessible, making it evident that he had been cheated by an organized syndicate.

• Investigation-

On 31.08.2025, during further investigation, accused Nandlal @ Nandu was arrested from his village Jeejot, Rajasthan. The accused was found to be a beneficiary of ₹2.50 lakhs, which was credited to his account.

During interrogation, he admitted his role in the fraud and disclosed details of other key suspects.

                                 Efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the remaining accused. Further arrests and recoveries are expected as the investigation progresses.

The accused are currently on police remand and are being interrogated to ascertain the whereabouts of the defrauded money.

• Advisory for the Public:

1. Avoid Unknown Investment fraud on WhatsApp/Telegram-If you receive investment messages from unknown numbers or are asked to join suspicious groups — it’s likely a scam.
2. Verify Company Details-Always cross-check the employer through their official website before engaging.
3. Don’t Share Personal or Bank Info-Fraudsters may misuse your Aadhaar, PAN, or bank account details to commit crime
4. Report Immediately- If cheated or suspicious, call 1930 or visit gov.in