DWARKA CYBER POLICE ARRESTED THE ACCUSED FROM GOA, ACCUSED CHEATED VICTIM & HER FAMILY OF ₹1.10 CRORE THROUGH EMPLOYING HER IN FAKE COMPANY & USING FORGED DOCUMENTS. CYBER POLICE STATION, DWARKA BUSTS HIGH-VALUE ONLINE JOB & INVESTMENT RACKET.
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A case vide NCRP Complaint No. 30808250070983 was registered on the complaint of Ms. Diksha Kanojia, who alleged that she and her family were defrauded of approximately ₹1.10 Crore by one Kunal Satish Helkar, through fraud, forgery and false inducement under the guise of job offers, company partnerships & investment opportunities.
The accused initially contacted the complainant through LinkedIn on 20th February 2024, offering her a job as Digital Associate News Editor with a salary of ₹45,000 in his purported company “Vijaya Digital Corporation.”
Over time, he created fake entities including Planner Media Group, Speak Community Network and Vijaya Digital Corporation, impersonating high-profile professionals and falsely claiming association with UNESCO India.
Through fabricated offer letters, fake receipts, forged documents, and manipulated online identities, the accused induced the complainant and her relatives to transfer huge sums of money under various pretexts including gadget purchases, DDA flat allotment, internship fees, and employment schemes.
MODUS OPERANDI: The accused posed as a CEO and founder of multiple fake companies and used professional networking platforms to identify and target victims. He fabricated official documents, emails, and websites of reputed organizations like UNESCO and DDA, and communicated via fake IDs to gain trust of victims.
Mr. Anikit Singh, IPS, DCP, Dwarka, said, the accused has been arrested under relevant sections of law and brought to Delhi after obtaining Transit Remand from Goa. Further investigation is underway to trace the trail of cheated money, identify accomplices, and recover digital evidence from his devices and cloud storage. The role of other potential victims and linked fraudulent entities is also being investigated.
He defrauded victims through multiple schemes including fake job offers, forged DDA flat documents, fraudulent gadget sale offers, unauthorized access to bank accounts and taking loans in victims’ names through suspicious loan apps. He maintained constant contact with the complainant’s family through daily calls and visits, even installing CCTV cameras to monitor them.
INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED: A detailed investigation was initiated by Cyber Police Station, Dwarka. Technical analysis of mobile numbers, emails, financial transactions, and digital evidence revealed the accused’s complex network of fake digital identities and financial frauds. After thorough digital tracking and surveillance, the accused was traced to Goa, where he was staying under concealment.
A police team conducted a swift raid, apprehended the accused, and recovered incriminating evidence including forged documents, fake email IDs, and communication logs. During interrogation, the accused confessed to having created fake corporate identities and acknowledged siphoning off funds exceeding ₹1 Crore from the complainant and her family.
Mr. Anikit Singh, IPS, DCP, Dwarka, said, the accused has been arrested under relevant sections of law and brought to Delhi after obtaining Transit Remand from Goa. Further investigation is underway to trace the trail of cheated money, identify accomplices, and recover digital evidence from his devices and cloud storage. The role of other potential victims and linked fraudulent entities is also being investigated.
This case highlights how cyber criminals exploit professional networks like LinkedIn and online platforms to lure victims into sophisticated digital and financial frauds. Citizens are advised to verify the authenticity of online job offers and companies before sharing personal or financial information.
The operation was conducted under the overall supervision of Sh. Ankit Singh, IPS - DCP/Dwarka, and close supervision of Sh. Ram Avtar, ACP/Ops. The investigation and field operation were led by Insp. Rajeev Kumar, SHO/Cyber PS Dwarka, assisted by SI Vikas Sangwan, SI Sonam Kapoor, ASI Ajay Paswan, HC Sunil, HC Abhay and Ct. Naresh.
KNOW THE ACCUSED : Kunal Satish Helkar S/o Satish Helkar, R/o Satara, Pune, Maharashtra, aged 24 years., :- Self-styled CEO of Planner Media Group, Vijaya Digital Corporation & Speak Community Network.
RECOVERY: 2 mobile phones are recovered, used in the commission of fraud Forged company documents and appointment letters. Fake DDA allotment emails and receipts. Cheques and financial instruments issued under false capacity.