GHANA NATIONAL NAMELY EBO QUANSAH HANDLING THE CASH WITHDRAWAL FROM DIFFERENT ATMS ARRESTED , ONE LAPTOP, 06 SMART PHONES, 03 FEATURED PHONE, ONE DONGAL, TWO PENDRIVE, 5 AIRTEL SIM CARD AND 12 FOREIGN SIM USED IN RUNNING SYNDICATE RECOVERED.
(MOREPIC1) Face2News/New Delhi
An acknowledgment number 20896230049605 dated 03.07.23 was received at the Cyber police station regarding cyber fraud, where the alleged cyber criminals defrauded the complainant of an amount totalling Rs. 101,100/-. Consequently, FIR 30/23 dated 13.09.2023 under U/S-420 IPC PS-Cyber/OND was registered.
During the investigation, the complainant's statement was recorded and screenshots of WhatsApp conversations, credit card details, and other relevant documents were obtained. The investigation revealed that the cheated amount was settled in the account of UCO Bank, Kohima branch, in the name of Naomi c/o Ziake Sema, residing at Lower Chandmari Kohima Sadar, Nagaland 707001. Part of the amount was withdrawn from an ATM, while the rest was transferred to two accounts—one at UCO Bank, Kohima Branch, in the name of Shillumongla Lemtur c/o Tsukjemwati and another at Central Bank of India, Dimapur branch, in the name of Heikhu c/o Kuhozhe.
The transferred amount was swiftly withdrawn from ATMs within the same locality, Khanpur, Delhi, from ATM machines of three banks located in Village Khanpur. CCTV footage from the respective ATM machines was obtained and analysed. All the aforementioned bank accounts were found to be interconnected, and the branches were identified to be in Nagaland. CDRs of mobile phone numbers registered with these banks were analyzed, revealing that the numbers were in use within Khanpur, Delhi. Subsequently, a raid was conducted in Khanpur, resulting in the detention and subsequent arrest of Ebo Quansah Elijah, a resident of Ghana, who was found in possession of various electronic devices and SIM cards.(SUBHEAD)
Recognizing the gravity of the offense, a team was formed under the overall supervision of ACP/Operation Sh. Yash Pal Singh, comprising SHO/PS Cyber Crime/Outer North District, Inspr. Raman Kumar Singh, SI Jagdeep Nara, SI Anju, HC Hemant Kumar, HC Vinod Kumar, HC Sandeep, HC Raman, and Ct Vikash. The team meticulously investigated the case, focusing on Khanpur, South District, Delhi, where accounts were being handled, and money was being withdrawn from different ATMs. The perpetrators were found to operate in an organized and professional manner, engaging in online cyber fraud.
MODUS OPERANDI: Mr. Ravi Kumar Singh, IPS, Dy. Commissioner of Police, Outer North District, DelhiThe investigation thus far has revealed the mastermind's method of cheating people in India by enticing them with digital products. The individuals would initiate WhatsApp conversations to allure victims and provide them with account numbers for money transfer. This modus operandi highlights a developed module employed by the accused persons to defraud people under a criminal conspiracy.
Recovery: 06 SMART PHONES, 03 FEATURED PHONES,, 01 LAPTOPS, 01 DONGALE, 02 Pen Drive,, 5 AIRTEL SIM CARD AND 12 FOREIGN SIM.
Investigation of the case is in progress.
