In a significant breakthrough, the Cyber Crime Police Station, UT Chandigarh has arrested Two  accused persons in connection with a Google search online fraud. The case was registered under Case FIR No. 128 dated 05.11.2025, U/S 319 (2), 318 (4), 338, 340 (2), 61 (2), 336 (3), 338, 61 (2) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, PS Cyber Crime.

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.

The accused identified as Yasir S/o Akhtar from (Rajasthan) Age 20 Years and Isapak S/o Dinu from (Rajasthan) Age 27 Years

The case was registered on the complaint of Harpreet Singh, residing of Chandigarh. The complainant was deceived while trying to book rooms at “Hotel Four Points Sheraton, Delhi”. A fraudulent number (7XXXXXXX0) was found online, and during the conversation, the complainant was manipulated into sharing OTPs, leading to unauthorized transactions totaling ₹1,60,900/- from his ICICI Bank credit card.

INVESTIGATION: During the course of the investigation CAF, CDRs, merchant data (Vijay Sales, Croma, Giva, Flipkart, Swiggy, Zepto) and device IMEI records were analyzed. The mobile device used in the fraud was traced across Rajasthan, Delhi, The mobile number used for the fraudulent hotel booking showed activity at multiple locations including Rajasthan, Jamia Millia Islamia University (Delhi), and Gaffar Nagar (Delhi). Several fraudulent orders were placed under fake names and items were delivered across Delhi and other places.

ARRESTS & RECOVERIES-:  During the course of the investigation, with due permissions from senior officers, a raid was conducted at Delhi, during which accused Ispak was arrested. He confessed to providing SIM cards to Yasir for illegal activities in exchange for commission. Based on his identification, accused Yasir was arrested at Jamia Nagar, Delhi. Three mobile phones and three gold articles were recovered from his possession. Yasir admitted involvement in cyber fraud since 2022 and disclosed that they impersonated hotel representatives and lured victims into sharing OTPs.

Fraudulent wallets and accounts were created under multiple identities. Items purchased using stolen credit card details were delivered at different locations and then sold for cash. he sells fraudulently purchased items at 30–40% discounted rates for cash, later depositing the proceeds via AEPS into his PNB account.

The Cyber Crime Police Station, Chandigarh is committed to tracing such interstate cyber-criminal networks and protecting citizens from financial fraud. Further investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are expected.