POLICE STATION- CYBER CRIME, SECTOR-17, U.T., CHANDIGARH

CHANDIGARH, 16.07.24-In a significant breakthrough, the Police Station Cyber Crime of the Chandigarh Police has apprehended three individuals involved in Cyber fraud through Digital arrest scam, spearheaded by Inspector Rohitash Yadav, SHO, PS- Cyber Crime, relentlessly pursued the case registered under FIR No.Case FIR No. 66, dated 05.07.2024 U/S 319(2), 318 (4), 338,

336 (3), 340 (2), 61 (2), 111 (1), 111 (3) BNS 2023, PS- Cyber Crime, UT, Chandigarh.

Details of the Arrested Persons:-

Sr. No.

Name of Accused and address

1

Mahendra Nai S/o Meh Ram R/o Vill. Kathoti, PS-Jayal, District Nagour

(Rajasthan), Age 27 Years

2

Poonam Chand S/o Ram Kuwar R/o Vill. Kathoti, PS-Jayal, District Nagour

(Rajasthan) Age 25 Years

3.

Sandeep Kumar S/o Banwari Lal R/o Vill. Palthana, PS-Dadiya, Distt- Sikar

(Rajasthan), Age 27 Years

Incident Overview:-

The investigation was initiated following a complaint lodged by Pratipal Kaur, resident of House No. 268, Sector 11 A, Chandigarh, who fell victim to a digital arrest scam. The complainant reported that she received a call from someone claiming to be from the Crime Branch, Mumbai Police. The caller said that a mobile number issued on her Aadhaar card was used by Mr. Naresh Goel for money laundering. He further stated that there were 24 complaints registered against this number, making her the prime suspect, and that she would be arrested soon. He claimed this was a preliminary inquiry and asked her to deposit eighty lakh rupees (₹80,00,000/-) in a secret surveillance account, assuring her that the amount would be refunded if she was found innocent.

The caller then instructed her to download the Skype app and sent her an order copy with information against Naresh Goel for illegal activities. They directed her via Skype to isolate herself from her family in a separate room without informing anyone. She complied. On July 2, 2024, they provided her with a bank account number via WhatsApp for the money deposit. Shocked and panicked, she deposited ₹80,31,764.32 in the given account. Later, she realized that she had been defrauded by unknown persons.

Upon technical analysis, the accused Mahendra Nai, Poonam Chand, and Sandeep Kumar were arrested in Nagaur and Sikar, Rajasthan, and one SIM card was recovered. Further investigation is ongoing.

Preventive Tips:-

*Be Aware regarding Digital Arrest scam.

Avoid engaging with unknown individuals on social media platforms.

  1. Exercise caution when responding to online advertisements, especially on Facebook.
  2. Refrain from clicking on unfamiliar links or downloading unauthorized files.
  3. Never disclose sensitive information related to credit or debit cards.
    1. The Chandigarh Police urges the public to remain vigilant against online scams and emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activities promptly

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With the arrest of accused Sonu (20 yrs) s/o Sh. Ashok Kumar R/o # 240, Bitna road near Ravidass Temple, Pinjor, PS-Pinjor Distt. Panchkula, HR & apprehension of one juvenile Chandigarh Police has claimed to worked out the snatching case.

CHANDIGARH,16.07.24-With the arrest of accused Sonu (20 yrs) s/o Sh. Ashok Kumar R/o # 240, Bitna road near Ravidass Temple, Pinjor, PS-Pinjor Distt. Panchkula, HR & apprehension of one juvenile Chandigarh Police has claimed to worked out the snatching case.

A case FIR no. 105 dt. 06.07.24 u/s 304 BNS was registered on the complaint of Smt. Charanjit Kaur (60 yrs) W/o Lt. Sh. Malkiyat Singh R/o # 141 New Darshani Bagh Manimajra, Chandigarh reported that on 5.7.24 at around 10.15 PM she went for walk and reached near old Ropar road then she engaged to talk on her mobile phone on receiving the call from her sister-in-law. Meantime motorcycle borne two miscreants came from rear and snatched Redmi Mobile phone bearing sim no. 8558007993,8360464131 and fled away towards Bus stand.

Keeping in view the sensitivity of the case, a special team under the supervision of Ms. Kanwardeep Kaur SSP UT, Sh. Mridul SP City, Sh. Jasbir Singh. SDPO/North East and under the leadership of Insp. Ram Dayal, SHO/PS Manimajra comprising other police officials was constituted to nab the culprit. During the investigation CCTV footage of place of incidents as well as other parts of the city were scrutinized. After receiving some clue and well as sincere efforts made by the team, on 15.7.24 accused Sonu (20 yrs) s/o Sh. Ashok Kumar R/o # 240, Bitna road near Ravidass Temple, Pinjor, PS-Pinjor Distt. Panchkula, HR was arrested and snatched Mobile recovered from his possession. In addition to this, one juvenile of 17 years was apprehended and the Motor cycle involved in crime with fake number plate (HR99ACL4437) has been recovered from the possession of Juvenile. Subsequently u/s 317 (2), 3(5) BNS added in case. On the same day juvenile was produced before the PMJJB court, which sent him judicial Home. Whereas accused Sonu will be produced before the court today.