In a significant breakthrough, the Cyber Crime Police Station, UT Chandigarh has arrested Two (02) accused persons in connection with a high-value fake Digital arrest case. The case was registered under FIR No. 32 dated 16.04.2025, U/s 308, 318(4), 319(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Police Station Cyber Crime, UT Chd.

The operation was carried out under the dynamic leadership of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, SP-Cyber, UT Chandigarh, with close guidance from Sh. A. Venkatesh, DSP Cyber Crime & IT, and supervision of Inspector Ms. Eram Rizvi, SHO, PS-Cyber Crime, Sector 17, Chandigarh. The arrests mark an important step in curbing rising cyber fraud cases in the region, showcasing the effective coordination and swift action of the PS- Cyber Crime.

KNOW THE ACCUSED: 

Poonam Chand S/o Lakha Ram R/o Bhojakor, Hanuman Nagar, Distt. Phalodi, RJ, Age 29Years.and  Jai Parkash S/o Chandu Kumar R/o Malam Singh Ki Sidh, Surpura, Distt. Phalodi, RJ, Age 21 Years.

Case Background:

The case was initiated on the complaint of a Chandigarh Ms. Sunita who reported being duped of ₹15 lakh by fraudsters posing as officials of a courier company and the Narcotics Department. The accused persons convinced the victim to transfer money to multiple bank accounts under the pretext of verification and clearance from the department. 

During investigation, it was revealed that the fraud amount was routed through bank accounts maintained in IndusInd Bank, UCO Bank, and subsequently transferred into Bandhan Bank accounts registered in the names of the accused persons. Both accused disclosed that they had sold or provided their bank account kits (including cheque books, ATM cards, and passbooks) to other individuals in exchange for money and commission per transaction. 

On the basis of technical analysis and inter-state coordination, a police team conducted raids in District Phalodi, Rajasthan, leading to the arrest of both accused persons. Investigation has revealed that their bank accounts were used for layering and siphoning funds from multiple cyber fraud cases.

The investigation is ongoing, and Tracing and analysis of the recovered mobile phones are underway. Financial trail analysis and identification of beneficiary account details are in progress.