LURED VICTIM WITH 40% PROFIT, OVER ₹70,000 OF FRAUD AMOUNT FOUND IN ACCUSED’S BANK ACCOUNT
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In a major breakthrough in a serious cyber fraud case, the Cyber Crime Police Station, Panchkula, has arrested the first accused involved in cheating a citizen of ₹3.46 lakh in the name of investment through a Telegram group. The accused was produced before the court, which granted a four-day police remand.
According to police, the fraud was carried out through a Telegram group link sent to the complainant via WhatsApp, promising high returns on investment.
The Panchkula-based complainant stated that in June 2025, he received a Telegram group link on his WhatsApp number. The group offered a lucrative investment scheme, assuring a 40 percent profit. Gradually gaining his trust, the fraudsters extracted a total amount of ₹3,46,760 from the complainant through various transactions. Upon realizing that he had been cheated, the victim lodged a complaint at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Panchkula.
(SUBHEAD)Based on the complaint, a case was registered on October 15, 2025, under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). During the investigation, it was revealed that ₹72,500 from the cheated amount had been transferred to the bank account of Rohit Saini, a resident of Sonipat.
Under the supervision of Cyber Police Station In-charge Yudhvir Singh, Investigating Officer Ravinder Ohlyan conducted a detailed analysis of technical evidence and bank transactions. After sufficient evidence emerged, the police arrested accused Rohit Saini on January 30.
Providing details of the case, DCP Crime & Traffic Manpreet Singh Soodan said that the accused was produced before the Hon’ble Court, which granted a four-day police remand. During the remand period, the accused is being thoroughly interrogated to uncover other members of the cyber fraud network, bank accounts involved, Telegram group operators, and the complete modus operandi of the fraud.
The DCP further stated that this is the first arrest in the case and the investigation is ongoing. He assured that cyber fraud cases are being investigated by tracing technical and financial trails to bring all culprits to justice.
He also appealed to the public not to fall prey to unknown WhatsApp links, Telegram groups, or false investment offers promising high returns. Citizens are advised to immediately report any suspicious calls, messages, or links to the cyber helpline or their nearest police station.
