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London School Of Economics Graduate Among 3 Caught For Cyber Extortion Case From Thailand
A man filed an official complaint after he received WhatsApp call from an international number. The man alleged that the caller claimed to be a well-known gangster. whatsappA joint team of PS DBG Road and PS Cyber, Central District, Delhi Police, have arrested three men, including one graduate from the London School of Economics, in connection with a money extortion case. The group allegedly tried extorting money through international WhatsApp calls and cryptocurrency payments, reported PTI, citing officials. According to the officials, the trio posed as associates of a notorious gangster to instil fear in their victims. They were traced to Thailand, where they had fled to evade detection, and were arrested upon their return to India. The incident came to light after a complainant approached PS DBG Road, reporting a threatening WhatsApp call from an international number. In the complaint, it was alleged that the caller, who claimed to be a well-known gangster, demanded money and sent a cryptocurrency QR code for payment. The threats intensified when the victim was warned that his children would be shot if he didn't comply. The police filed a complaint under Section 308(4) BNS, and an investigation into the case was launched. Technical teams employed advanced and paid cyber tools to trace the international WhatsApp call and the origin of the cryptocurrency QR code—both of which were linked to Thailand. The officials tracked down the accused in coordination with i4C, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and analysed previous crypto transactions, ultimately tracking the suspects in Thailand. While Indian surveillance teams monitored their local addresses, authorities moved quickly once the suspects re-entered India, leading to their immediate arrest. During interrogation, the trio confessed to being under severe financial stress and were seeking an 'easy way" out. They have been identified as Sumit, a resident of West Punjabi Bagh, Delhi, Prince from Roshanara Road, near Pulbangash, and Nitish, a resident of DLF Capital Green, Moti Nagar, Delhi, and an LSE master's graduate. (With PTI inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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4 days ago
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Delhi Police bust cyber-extortion racket, arrests three including LSE graduate
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): In a major bust of cyber-extortion, a joint team of PS DBG Road and PS Cyber, Central District, Delhi Police arrested three men, including a London School of Economics graduate, for allegedly trying to extort money through international WhatsApp calls and cryptocurrency payments, officials said on Saturday. The accused, who allegedly posed as associates of a notorious gangster to instil fear, were traced to Thailand before being apprehended on their return to India, they said. According to police, the case came to light after a complainant approached PS DBG Road, reporting that he had received a threatening WhatsApp call from an international number. The caller identified himself as a well-known gangster, demanded money, and even sent a cryptocurrency QR code for payment. The threat escalated when the complainant was warned that his children would be shot if the demand was not met. Based on the complaint, a case under Section 308(4) BNS was registered at PS DBG Road, and a joint investigation was launched by PS DBG Road and PS Cyber of the Central technical team swung into action using advanced & paid cyber tools, traced the suspected International WhatsApp call & the origin of the QR Code sent to the complainant, for the receipt of extortion money to Thailand. The previous crypto-transaction was analysed using advanced cyber tools in coordination with i4C, MHA, and the suspects were successfully tracked down in Thailand, they said. Meanwhile, surveillance teams in India monitored the suspects' local addresses. As soon as the suspects returned from Thailand, they were immediately apprehended. The accused have been identified as (1) Sumit, resident of West Punjabi Bagh, Delhi; (2) Prince, resident of Roshanara Road, near Pulbangash, Delhi; and (3) Nitish, resident of DLF Capital Green, Moti Nagar, Delhi – a master's graduate from the London School of Economics (LSE), police said. Two mobile phones used for generating crypto QR codes and making international WhatsApp calls were also recovered from their possession. During interrogation, the accused revealed that they were all heavily debt-ridden and sought an 'easy way" out of their financial troubles. Sumit, who works in the jewellery business and was acquainted with the complainant's family, allegedly orchestrated the plan. To create fear, the trio used the name of a well-known gangster. The accused conspired in India, travelled to Thailand to evade detection, purchased an international SIM card, and used it to place WhatsApp calls, police added. (ANI)
