Delhi Police has uncovered a large network allegedly involved in moving money obtained through online fraud and arrested six people in connection with the case. Police said the network was linked to 89 complaints involving alleged fraud of around ₹83.23 crore. According to investigators, the accused allegedly created and used multiple bank accounts and companies to receive, transfer and withdraw money connected with different cyber fraud cases. The investigation also revealed that some bank accounts were allegedly opened using the identities of people who were promised jobs or salary-related benefits. The arrested suspects have been identified as Chetan Sehrawat, Shakti Gurjar, Dharmender Kumar, Tarun, Deepak and Gaurav Kadian. Police have described Sehrawat as the alleged main handler of the network, with the other suspects reportedly working in different roles.

How the Investigation Started

The investigation began after police came across a suspicious bank account during a Delhi Police probe into an alleged cybercrime case. The account had reportedly been flagged through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, where several complaints were connected to transactions involving the account. Investigators found that the account had allegedly received money linked to fraud cases reported from Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. This led officers to examine the account's transaction history and identify people connected with the financial trail. The investigation reportedly uncovered a wider network in which bank accounts were allegedly used as mule accounts. 

Jobs and Salary Promises Used to Open Accounts

Police said the alleged network targeted people by offering them jobs, salary payments or other financial opportunities. The individuals were reportedly persuaded to open bank accounts in their own names. After the accounts were opened, investigators said they were allegedly used to receive and move money connected to fraudulent transactions. This method can make financial investigations more complicated because the account holder may not be the person who planned or carried out the original fraud. Investigators therefore examine transaction records, account-opening documents, mobile-phone data and communication links to establish who actually controlled the funds.

₹83.23 Crore Linked to 89 Complaints

According to police, the alleged network has been connected with around ₹83.23 crore in fraudulent transactions across 89 complaints. Authorities also managed to prevent the withdrawal of approximately ₹1.14 crore during the investigation. The figures indicate the scale of the financial network being examined by investigators. Police are now studying the transactions and documents seized during the operation to determine how the money moved between different accounts and companies. The investigation is also aimed at identifying whether additional people were involved in arranging bank accounts, setting up companies or transferring the alleged proceeds.

Main Accused Allegedly Tried to Leave India

Police said Chetan Sehrawat allegedly left India after an FIR was registered. Investigators reportedly traced his movements to Thailand and later Dubai. A Look-Out Circular (LOC) was subsequently issued against him. He was later detained at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport when he arrived in the country. Another accused, identified as Tarun, allegedly attempted to travel to Dubai. Police used the LOC mechanism to intercept him at Mumbai International Airport. The arrests at airports helped investigators bring two key suspects back into the investigation and continue questioning them about the alleged financial network.

Mobile Phones, Cheque Books and Documents Seized

During the investigation, police recovered several items that could help establish the structure of the alleged racket.

The seized material reportedly includes:

• 12 mobile phones

• 109 cheque books

• Bank-account-related documents

• Company registration papers

• PAN and other identity documents

• Cash-deposit slips

Investigators are examining these materials to understand how different accounts and companies were allegedly connected. The large number of cheque books and financial documents could also help police track transactions and identify additional accounts that may have been used in the alleged operation.

Fake Companies and Bank Accounts Under Scanner

Police allege that the suspects created or used companies and bank accounts under different names to move money. Such structures can make it difficult to immediately identify the final recipient of fraudulent funds. Investigators are therefore following the money trail from the accounts that first received alleged fraud proceeds to the accounts or entities where the money was subsequently transferred or withdrawn. The financial investigation could also help establish whether the six arrested suspects had different responsibilities within the alleged network.

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Why Mule Accounts Are Important in Cyber Fraud

A mule account is a bank account used to receive or transfer money on behalf of another person or group. In many alleged online fraud networks, criminals may use third-party accounts to create several layers between the victim and the people controlling the money. In this case, police allege that unsuspecting individuals were approached with job or salary offers and then persuaded to open accounts. The accounts were subsequently used for financial transactions linked to alleged fraud. This is one reason authorities repeatedly warn people not to hand over their bank accounts, debit cards, cheque books, passwords or banking credentials to strangers.

Investigation Continues

The arrest of six suspects is being treated as a major development in the investigation, but police are continuing to examine the larger network. The cyber fraud case involves complaints from multiple states, and investigators are expected to analyse the financial records and digital evidence to determine the complete extent of the alleged operation. Police will also look at whether other bank accounts, companies or individuals were connected with the network. The case highlights how organised cybercrime groups can allegedly use financial accounts, company structures and third-party identities to move money after online fraud. Current reports confirm that the investigation remains focused on tracing the wider network and the movement of funds.

What did Delhi Police uncover?

Delhi Police uncovered an alleged multi-state financial network used to receive and transfer money connected with cyber fraud complaints.

How many people were arrested?

Six people were arrested in connection with the alleged network.

How much fraud is linked to the case?

Police said approximately ₹83.23 crore was linked to 89 complaints.

How was the money allegedly moved?

Investigators said bank accounts and companies under different names were allegedly used to receive, transfer and withdraw the money.

Where were the accused arrested?

Chetan Sehrawat was arrested at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, while Tarun was intercepted at Mumbai International Airport with the help of an LOC.