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In a major breakthrough against organized cybercrime, Cyber Crime Police Station, UT Chandigarh has successfully arrested nine (10) key accused involved in an organized network of cyber fraud. The arrests were made in connection with multiple FIRs registered at Police Station Cyber Crime, UT Chandigarh, relating to large-scale misuse of mule bank accounts for cyber fraud activities.
The operation was carried out under the dynamic leadership of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime, UT Chandigarh, with strategic guidance from Sh. A. Venkatesh, DSP Cyber Crime, and under the close supervision of Inspector Ms. Eram Rizvi, SHO, Police Station Cyber Crime, Sector-17, Chandigarh.
ACCUSED: Ritik, S/o Ved Prakash, from Mauli Jagran, Chandigarh, Age – 22 years FIR no. 11 U/S 112(2), 317(2), and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) of 2026. Rythem, S/o Balraj Kumar from Mauli Jagran, Chandigarh Age- 20 years, Akash, S/o Vinod Kumar, from SAS Mohali (Punjab) Age- 25 years, Mohamad Danish, S/o Shazad Khan, from, Mauli Jagran, Chandigarh, Age 22 years FIR no. 12 U/S 112(2), 317(2), and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) of 2026, Archit, son of Rakesh, from Sector-41B, Chandigarh, Age 25 years. Charandas, son of Ramesh, from Sector-25, Chandigarh, Age 20 years, Mohd Toshik S/o Mohd Gulzar,, Sector-45, Burail, Chandigarh. Age-26 FIR no. 13 U/S 112(2), 317(2), and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) of 2026, Dilpreet Singh S/o Harjinder Singh, Faida Nizampur, Chandigarh, Age 21 years, Ankit S/o Rakesh from Jagatpura Distt. SAS Nagar, Mohali SAS Nagar, age 23 yrs Case FIR No.109 Date 08.09.2025 U/S 318(4), 351(2), 61(2), add 112(2), 317(2) BNS P.S- CC, Chandigarh, 10. Rohan Dubay S/o Rajatkant Dubay from Chandigarh
Case background of FIR no. 11,12 and 13 U/S 112(2), 317(2), and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) of 2026 and Case FIR No.109 Date 08.09.2025 U/S 318(4), 351(2), 61(2), add 112(2), 317(2) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) P.S- Cyber Crime, Chandigarh
Based on information received from the I4C portal MHA, several bank accounts operating in the Chandigarh jurisdiction were found linked to fraud complaints registered on the NCRP/I4C portal in other state. After analysis revealed that these accounts were being used as mule accounts for cyber frauds such as digital arrest scams and part-time job frauds, involving illegal transfer, withdrawal, and layering of money through technical means.
Investigation Details- In Case FIR no. 11 U/S 112(2), 317(2), and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
During the investigation, multiple suspicious bank accounts were identified involving the following accused persons:
Ritik, S/o Ved Prakash, resident of Mauli Jagran, Chandigarh, Rythem, S/o Balraj Kumar, resident of Mauli Jagran, Chandigarh, Akash, S/o Vinod Kumar, resident of SAS Mohali, Punjab
Through these accounts, disputed amounts were transferred and withdrawn through cheques within the jurisdiction of Chandigarh.
During investigation, accused Ritik admitted that unknown persons transferred large sums of money into his bank account, which were further transferred after conversion into cryptocurrency using Binance, as well as withdrawn through cheques, for which he received commission. Accused Akash admitted that he allowed his bank account to be used on the assurance that it would be used for crypto-related transactions and received ₹10,000 in return, which is a common pattern in mule account frauds.
During investigation, accused Ritik admitted that unknown persons transferred large sums of money into his bank account, which were further transferred after conversion into cryptocurrency using Binance, as well as withdrawn through cheques, for which he received commission. Accused Akash admitted that he allowed his bank account to be used on the assurance that it would be used for crypto-related transactions and received ₹10,000 in return, which is a common pattern in mule account frauds.
The facts establish that Ritik, Rythem, and Akash, acting in criminal conspiracy, knowingly used their bank accounts to receive, withdraw, layer, and conceal proceeds of cyber fraud.
In Case FIR no. 12 U/S 112(2), 317(2), and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
The investigation identified multiple suspicious bank accounts involving accused persons operating as an organized crime group in Chandigarh: Mohamad Danish, S/o Shazad Khan, resident of Mauli Jagran, Chandigarh, aged 22 years, Charandas, S/o Ramesh, resident of Sector-25, Chandigarh, aged 20 years Archit, S/o Rakesh, resident of Sector-41B, Chandigarh, aged 25 years,
Through these accounts, disputed amounts were transferred in Layer-1 and subsequently withdrawn or transferred to other alleged bank accounts. All accused admitted that they allowed their bank accounts to be used in return for commission, which is a common pattern in mule account frauds. The facts establish that Mohamad Danish, Charandas, and Archit, acting in criminal conspiracy, knowingly used their bank accounts to receive, withdraw, layer, and conceal proceeds of cyber fraud. Their acts constitute financial and cyber crimes.
In Case FIR no. 13 U/S 112(2), 317(2), and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
The investigation identified multiple suspicious bank accounts involving accused persons operating as an organized crime group in Chandigarh:
Mohd Toshik, S/o Mohd Gulzar, resident of Sector-45, Burail, Chandigarh, aged 26 years, Dilpreet Singh, S/o Harjinder Singh, resident of Faida Nizampur, Chandigarh, aged 21 years, Through these accounts, disputed amounts were transferred and withdrawn through cheques within the jurisdiction of Chandigarh
During investigation, all accused admitted that unknown persons transferred large sums of money into their bank accounts, which were further withdrawn through cheques, for which they received commission.The facts establish that Mohd Toshik and Dilpreet Singh, acting in criminal conspiracy, knowingly used their bank accounts to receive, withdraw, layer, and conceal proceeds of cyber fraud.
Case FIR No.109 Date 08.09.2025 U/S 318(4), 351(2), 61(2), add 112(2), 317(2) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) P.S- Cyber Crime, Chandigarh
The investigation identified multiple suspicious bank accounts involving accused persons operating as an organized crime group in Chandigarh: Ankit S/o Rakesh from Jagatpura Distt. SAS Nagar, Mohali SAS Nagar, Age 23 yrs, Rohan Dubay S/o Rajatkant Dubay from Chandigarh
Through these accounts, disputed amounts were transferred and withdrawn through cheques within the jurisdiction of Chandigarh.During investigation, The accused admitted that unknown persons transferred large sums of money into their bank accounts, which were further withdrawn through cheques, for which they received commission. The facts establish that Ankit and Rohan Dubay , acting in criminal conspiracy, knowingly used their bank accounts to receive, withdraw, layer, and conceal proceeds of cyber fraud.