Mumbai Police Arrest 3 in Nagpur Cyber Fraud Case; Links to 73 Cases Across India Uncovered

MUMBAI / NAGPUR: In a major crackdown on an alleged cyber fraud network, Mumbai Police have arrested three men from Nagpur in connection with a share trading investment scam. The investigation has reportedly uncovered links to 73 cybercrime cases across India, including six cases registered in Mumbai.

The arrests were made by the South Cyber Police Station of the Mumbai Crime Branch following an investigation into an alleged investment fraud involving ₹58.72 lakh.

₹24.75 Lakh Money Trail Leads Police to Nagpur

During the investigation, police traced ₹24.75 lakh from the alleged fraud proceeds to a current bank account held in the name of a company at the Central Bank of India’s Jaripatka branch in Nagpur.

According to investigators, the company, Grain Garden Delights Pvt. Ltd., was allegedly established using fabricated documents and a forged rental agreement to facilitate the movement of money obtained through cyber fraud.

Three Suspects Arrested

The three arrested individuals have been identified as Amit Diliprao Kale, Rithik Shailesh Dhargave and Aniruddha Satish Uke.

Police allege that the suspects used the company and its bank account to receive and transfer money linked to fraudulent investment activities. The alleged mastermind and his associates are being investigated for their suspected roles in operating the network.

25 SIM Cards and Banking Documents Seized

During the operation, police reportedly seized several items suspected to have been used in the alleged fraud, including:

• 25 SIM cards
• 11 cheque books and passbooks
• 11 rubber stamps linked to shell companies
• Three stamp pads
• ATM and debit cards
• QR codes and company documents
• PAN cards and other banking records

73 Cybercrime Cases Across India Under Investigation

Investigators have reportedly established links between the accused and 73 cybercrime cases registered across the country, including six cases in Mumbai.

Police are continuing their investigation to identify other suspected associates, trace the movement of the fraud proceeds and uncover the wider network involved.

Police Advisory: Beware of Online Investment Scams

Citizens are advised to remain cautious of unknown individuals promising guaranteed or unusually high returns through share market and online investment schemes.

Never transfer money to unknown bank accounts or trust unsolicited investment offers without proper verification.

Anyone who becomes a victim of financial cyber fraud should immediately contact the national cybercrime helpline at 1930 or report the incident at the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

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