ONE ACCUSED FROM MOHALI AND ONE FROM DHAKOLI, ZIRAKPUR ARRESTED
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In a significant breakthrough, the Cyber Crime Police Station, UT Chandigarh has arrested Two (02) accused persons in connection with a fake online trading scheme. The case was registered under FIR No. 06 dated 13.01.2026 U/S 318(4), 319(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
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 Vivek S/o Yashpal R/o # 970, Vikas Nagar from Mohali, Pb. Age- 32 years and Rishab Gandhi S/o Rajiv Kumar Gandhi from Dhakoli (Zirakpur) , Pb. Age- 25 years
The present case was registered on the complaint of Sunny Kumar, resident of Manimajra, Chandigarh, who alleged that he was cheated by unknown cyber fraudsters on the pretext of online investment. The complainant came across an advertisement on YouTube promising high returns. After clicking the link, he was contacted through WhatsApp and induced to download a fake trading application named “ADVPMA”. By showing fictitious profits on the application, the fraudsters persuaded him to transfer money in phases. Between 25.12.2025 and 05.01.2026, the complainant transferred a total amount of Rs. 14,40,000/- through NEFT and IMPS transactions from his HDFC and SBI bank accounts. When he attempted to withdraw the amount, the fraudsters stopped responding, thereby cheating him.
INVESTIGATION: During investigation, analysis of CAF, CDR and KYC details of beneficiary bank accounts revealed that on 02.01.2026 an amount of Rs. 1,60,000/- was transferred to Axis Bank Account No. XXXXXXX61, held in the name of Prime Enterprises, Sector 38D, Chandigarh, proprietorship of Vivek S/o Yashpal.
Subsequently, raids were conducted in Sector 56, Chandigarh and Peer Muchhalla, Dhakoli (Punjab), leading to the arrest of Vivek S/o Yashpal (32 years) and Rishab Gandhi S/o Rajiv Kumar Gandhi (25 years). During interrogation, both accused disclosed their involvement in providing bank accounts for use in cyber fraud activities, including investment fraud, digital arrest scams and work-from-home scams, in lieu of commission.
Accused Vivek admitted that due to financial distress, he handed over his Axis Bank account kit to co-accused and other associates, and received money in return. Accused Rishab Gandhi disclosed that he acted on the inducement of his associate and facilitated the arrangement of bank accounts with other fraudsters operating from Delhi and Noida. Further investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are expected.