Delhi Police’s Cyber Unit in South-West District has dismantled an interstate fraud syndicate that targeted job seekers with fake offers of overseas employment. Three individuals including an assistant bank manager have been arrested, and electronic devices along with cash have been recovered.
The racket came to light after a complaint from a man who had lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Attracted by a WhatsApp message offering a chef’s visa for New Zealand, the victim was convinced to pay ₹1.80 lakh after being shown forged visa and registration documents. The fraudsters disappeared after receiving the payment.
A dedicated cyber police team traced the digital and financial trail. Investigations revealed that the cheated money had been routed through “mule” bank accounts—accounts opened using the identity documents of unsuspecting individuals and later controlled by the syndicate to layer and conceal illicit funds.
Those arrested include Ketan Deepak Kumar from Gujarat, who coordinated the financial layering; Sanjib Mondal from West Bengal, who posed as a consultant and interacted with victims; and Ravi Kumar Mishra from Gurugram, an assistant bank manager who allegedly opened and handed over control of the mule accounts to the gang in exchange for commission. Police recovered six mobile phones, two laptops, and ₹50,000 in cash from the accused.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, South-West District, Amit Goel, IPS, said, “This operation has exposed a well-organised interstate cyber fraud network. The involvement of a banking professional in facilitating these crimes is particularly concerning. Our investigation is ongoing to identify all links in this chain.”
Police have urged the public to remain vigilant about unsolicited job offers, especially those delivered via messaging platforms, and to independently verify the credentials of any consultancy before making payments.