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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Retired Lt Colonel and another man duped of 60 lakh in investment and banking scams
New Delhi: Two men, including a retired Lieutenant Colonel, were duped of Rs 60 lakh in two separate cases. Police arrested three suspects, and in one of the cases, the accused were found to be in contact with Chinese nationals. In the first case, a retired Lieutenant Colonel was duped of Rs 45 lakh under the pretext of an investment opportunity. Police arrested two men with alleged links to Chinese nationals. The accused were identified as Rahim Khan (24) and Indra Kumar Sahani (36). "Sahani was arrested in Ahmedabad, and based on his information, the other accused was apprehended," police added. The complainant informed the police that he was introduced to an online digital gold trading website by someone on WhatsApp. "Initially, the money was deposited into various bank accounts provided by the fraudsters. It was then converted into US dollars at a fixed rate of Rs 80 per dollar. The equivalent amount was shown credited to his account on the alleged trading website and used for trading," police said. The complainant continued trading, and his purported profits grew to Rs 1 crore. However, when he attempted to withdraw some of the profits, he realised he had been deceived. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo DCP (Southwest) Surendra Choudhary stated that Indra Kumar Sahani initially opened a bank account and provided it to the accused. After seeing the profits, he opened nine more current accounts, which he sold for a commission. He then handed over his account to co-accused Rahim Khan, who facilitated and managed mule account holders in Ahmedabad. Khan also contacted international operators via an app. "He was in contact with Chinese nationals through a social media application," police said. The accused reportedly received their commission in USDT from these Chinese nationals.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Two held for Rs 41.45 lakh cyber fraud on retired army officer; Chinese nexus busted
Two fraudsters with alleged Chinese links were arrested in southwest Delhi for duping a retired army officer of Rs 41.45 lakh on the pretext of high returns through digital gold trading , officials on Saturday said. The duo, identified as Indra Kumar Sahani (36) and Rahim Khan (24), ran a multi-layered cyber fraud operation, sourcing mule bank accounts and facilitating fund transfers to foreign handlers, they said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Southwest, Surendra Choudhary, said that "Rahim Khan, the alleged key operator, was in contact with the Chinese nationals via a messaging application". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade gold CFDs with a trusted broker | Open an account today. IC Markets Sign Up Undo "He coordinated with account holders from across India, bringing them to hotel rooms in Ahmedabad where he operated the fraud network," the DCP added. Choudhary said that Khan installed specific apps on devices linked to SIM cards registered with the bank accounts, giving foreign-based scammers remote access to the accounts for illicit fund transfers. Live Events The fraud proceeds were allegedly converted into USDT , a cryptocurrency, and transferred abroad, evading the Indian enforcement agencies, he added. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories The DCP said that the case came to light when the complainant, a retired colonel residing in Vasant Kunj, was lured into investing via a fake online trading platform. "He was contacted on social media, where he was promised significant returns through gold trading in dollars. After initial deposits, his account on the fake site showed rapid profit accumulation, leading to further investments," he added. The senior police officer further said the complainant invested Rs 41.45 lakh in total, believing his returns had grown to Rs 1 crore. But when he attempted to withdraw his earnings, he was instead asked to pay Rs 31.5 lakh more as taxes before the funds could be released, said the DCP, adding he then realized that he had been defrauded. Based on the complaint, a case under relevant sections of the BNS was registered, police said. The digital footprint of the accused was traced to Gujarat's Ahmedabad city, they said. A raid was conducted at a hotel in Ahmedabad, leading to Sahani's arrest and three smartphones with incriminating materials were recovered from him, police said. Based on Sahani's interrogation, the second accused Khan was arrested and two more phones were seized from his possession, they said. Sahani initially opened a personal account, but he went on to open nine more current accounts seeing the financial benefits and sold them to the racket for commission, police said. The case has helped crack a broader network of cyber fraudsters and account operators with transnational links, they said. Further investigation is on to identify more victims and collaborators, police said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Two held for ₹41.45 lakh cyber fraud on retired army officer; Chinese nexus busted
New Delhi, Two fraudsters with alleged Chinese links were arrested in southwest Delhi for duping a retired army officer of ₹41.45 lakh on the pretext of high returns through digital gold trading, officials on Saturday said. The duo, identified as Indra Kumar Sahani and Rahim Khan , ran a multi-layered cyber fraud operation, sourcing mule bank accounts and facilitating fund transfers to foreign handlers, they said. Deputy Commissioner of Police , Southwest, Surendra Choudhary, said that "Rahim Khan, the alleged key operator, was in contact with the Chinese nationals via a messaging application". "He coordinated with account holders from across India, bringing them to hotel rooms in Ahmedabad where he operated the fraud network," the DCP added. Choudhary said that Khan installed specific apps on devices linked to SIM cards registered with the bank accounts, giving foreign-based scammers remote access to the accounts for illicit fund transfers. The fraud proceeds were allegedly converted into USDT, a cryptocurrency, and transferred abroad, evading the Indian enforcement agencies, he added. The DCP said that the case came to light when the complainant, a retired colonel residing in Vasant Kunj, was lured into investing via a fake online trading platform. "He was contacted on social media, where he was promised significant returns through gold trading in dollars. After initial deposits, his account on the fake site showed rapid profit accumulation, leading to further investments," he added. The senior police officer further said the complainant invested ₹41.45 lakh in total, believing his returns had grown to ₹1 crore. But when he attempted to withdraw his earnings, he was instead asked to pay ₹31.5 lakh more as taxes before the funds could be released, said the DCP, adding he then realized that he had been defrauded. Based on the complaint, a case under relevant sections of the BNS was registered, police said. The digital footprint of the accused was traced to Gujarat's Ahmedabad city, they said. A raid was conducted at a hotel in Ahmedabad, leading to Sahani's arrest and three smartphones with incriminating materials were recovered from him, police said. Based on Sahani's interrogation, the second accused Khan was arrested and two more phones were seized from his possession, they said. Sahani initially opened a personal account, but he went on to open nine more current accounts seeing the financial benefits and sold them to the racket for commission, police said. The case has helped crack a broader network of cyber fraudsters and account operators with transnational links, they said. Further investigation is on to identify more victims and collaborators, police said.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
Delhi Police nab 2 cybercriminals for ‘duping' retired Army colonel of Rs 41.45 lakh
The Delhi Police Friday arrested two cybercriminals accused of defrauding a retired Army colonel of Rs 41.45 lakh. The duo, identified as Rahim Khan and Indra Kumar Sahani, were scamming people under the guise of online gold trading and were arrested following raids in Ahmedabad. The case came to light when the complainant, a retired colonel residing in Vasant Kunj, reported that he had been lured into a bogus digital gold trading platform through WhatsApp. The platform, hosted on a website resembling a legitimate investment portal, promised high returns. Initial investments were converted into dollars at a fixed rate and displayed as profits on the website dashboard. As his earnings supposedly grew, the victim was encouraged to invest more, eventually sinking Rs 41.45 lakh into the scheme. However, when he sought to withdraw his supposed profits – now claimed to be over Rs 1 crore – he was pressured to pay an additional Rs 31.5 lakh as 'tax' before he could withdraw any of his profits. A First Information Report (FIR) was registered under sections 318(4) (cheating), 319(2) (cheating by impersonation), and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. 'Using technical surveillance, digital footprints, and analysis of money trail, the team identified the accused operating from different hotels in Gujarat. The suspects used WhatsApp with fake identities, conducted frauds from hotel rooms in Ahmedabad, and dealt with mule account holders from across India who were brought in person to the hotels,' said Surendra Choudhary, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), South West, Delhi Police. During raids, Indra Kumar Sahani, 36, was apprehended and found in possession of three mobile phones filled with incriminating data. Further leads led to the arrest of Rahim Khan, 24, who was also using two mobile phones linked to the crime, said the police. According to the police, the investigation revealed that Sahani had opened multiple current accounts and sold them to the scammers in exchange for commissions. Meanwhile, Khan, acting as a key facilitator, managed mule account holders and liaised with Chinese operatives via Telegram. These operatives reportedly controlled Indian bank accounts remotely using SIM-enabled devices with special apps, turning them into tools for cyber fraud. 'Secret groups were made on WhatsApp and Telegram and operated through fake WhatsApp numbers. So far, 30-35 mule accounts have been traced to them. The accused Rahim Khan had booked a hotel, and account holders from all over India visited and stayed there specifically for the operation of their accounts and to receive commission,' the DCP further said. It is also suspected that the accused received commissions in cryptocurrency from their international handlers, suggesting a larger network of cross-border cybercriminals.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Chief Minister will chair meeting soon on regularising civic workers, says Rahim Khan
Minister for Municipal Administration and Haj Rahim Khan announced on Wednesday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will chair a high-level meeting shortly to address the long-standing demand for the regularisation of civic workers across the State. Addressing journalists after a progress review meeting at the Deputy Commissioner's office in Kalaburagi, the Minister acknowledged the ongoing protests by civic workers and sanitation employees seeking permanent employment. 'Nearly 70% of civic workers in the State have already been regularised. The remaining 30%, including loaders, sanitation workers, and drivers, are yet to be brought under regular employment,' he said, responding to a media query. Mr. Khan explained that since taking office, he had twice submitted proposals to the Finance Department to regularise civic workers employed on a contract basis. 'However, the proposals were returned based on the Supreme Court's judgment in the Umadevi case that restricted indiscriminate regularisation of temporary staff. We are now looking at a meeting under the leadership of the Chief Minister to find a practical and lawful resolution,' the Minister stated. Mr. Khan also announced a State-wide initiative to plug revenue losses in property tax collections. 'Many property owners in urban local bodies (ULBs), who had taken permission for only ground floors 10 years ago, have constructed first and second floors later. However, they are paying taxes only for the ground floors. To address this, we will conduct drone surveys in municipal areas to correctly map property dimensions and update tax assessments accordingly. This step is essential to improve compliance and protect the State's revenue,' he said. Earlier in the day, the Minister paid a visit to the Indira Canteen located on the premises of the Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) and took stock of its operations and the quality of food being served. Noting the high footfall in the area owing to patients and their families arriving from across the district, he instructed officials to increase the daily supply of meals and breakfast to 1,000 portions, up from the current 500. 'This is a district hospital zone, so naturally there's a constant inflow of people. The demand for affordable meals is high, and the service must match it,' he told reporters during the inspection. Mr. Khan also took time to personally inspect the master kitchen and sample items to assess the food quality. He instructed contractors to maintain high standards of hygiene and ensure that nutritious meals are served consistently. 'Menus should be clearly displayed, and every meal must reflect the government's commitment to supporting the urban poor,' he emphasised. He also reminded the press that during the previous Congress-led government, 350 Indira Canteens had been established across Karnataka, and this year, 184 new canteens would be opened.
