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In continuation of the earlier press release in connection FIR No. 03 dated 09.01.2026 Police Station: Cyber Crime, UT Chandigarh Under Sections 308, 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2) & 61(2) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 has been registered at Police Station Cyber Crime, UT Chandigarh has made another significant breakthrough by arresting One more cyber criminal involved with a high-value fake Digital arrest case. With this, a total of 02 accused persons have been arrested so far.
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 SibgathullaBaig @ Syed S/o YaseenBaig, from Bangaluru, Karnataka, Age 28 years
CASE BACKGROUND: As per the complaint, the complainant, a resident of Chandigarh, received multiple telephone calls from unknown persons who impersonated officials of the Telecom Authority of India, ICICI Bank, and the Vigilance Department. The accused persons threatened the complainant with Digital arrest in a fabricated money-laundering case and fraudulently offered a so-called “Priority Innocence Certificate” as a means to avoid legal action. Acting under Digital arrest fear and deception, the complainant was induced to transfer money on several occasions into different bank accounts as instructed by the accused. The total amount cheated is ₹85,00,000/- (Rupees Eighty-Five Lakh only).
INVESTIGATION: During investigation, detailed analysis of the money trail revealed that a portion of the defrauded amount was credited into Axis Bank Account, registered in the name of SK Collection, owned by Sibgathulla Baig @ Syed, resident of Neelasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka. The linked mobile number 99XXXXXX was also found registered in his name.
During interrogation, the accused disclosed that he had shared his bank account details with an unknown person through the Telegram app, who assured him 50% commission on transactions. He admitted to receiving ₹30,000 as commission, which he withdrew and spent. He claimed awareness of fraudulent transactions only after being informed by bank officials. One Samsung mobile phone with SIM card and a cheque book of the Axis Bank account were recovered from the accused.
Based on technical evidence, KYC documents, and location tracking, a raid was conducted with the assistance of local police at PS Viveknagar, Bengaluru, leading to the arrest of Sibgathulla Baig @ Syed (Age: 28 years).
During interrogation, the accused disclosed that he had shared his bank account details with an unknown person through the Telegram app, who assured him 50% commission on transactions. He admitted to receiving ₹30,000 as commission, which he withdrew and spent. He claimed awareness of fraudulent transactions only after being informed by bank officials. One Samsung mobile phone with SIM card and a cheque book of the Axis Bank account were recovered from the accused.
Further interrogation to uncover the complete modus operandi and identify other co-accused involved in the organized cyber fraud.