ACCUSED INVOLVED IN RE-ACTIVATION AND NET BANKING MISUSE.
Face2News/Chandigarh
In a significant breakthrough, the Cyber Crime Police Station, UT Chandigarh has arrested multiple accused persons involved in a high-value online fraud case registered under FIR No. 56 dated 13.05.2025 under relevant sections of BNS at PS Cyber Crime, Chandigarh. This operation reflects the continued efforts of the Chandigarh Police to curb the growing menace of cyber fraud.
The action was carried out under the direction of SP Cyber Crime, UT Chandigarh, with close guidance from DSP Cyber Crime, and supervision of SHO, PS Cyber Crime, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Earlier, three accused were arrested one from Rajasthan, two from District Sirsa (Haryana), During further investigation, two more accused were apprehended from Village Kolianwali, Malout, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab.
On 21.04.2026, based on technical surveillance and field operations, a raid was conducted at Village Kolianwali, Malout, Punjab, leading to the arrest of Maninder Singh (30). During interrogation, he revealed that he was approached by co-accused Balwinder @ Bindu and Baljinder, who convinced him to allow fraudulent funds to be routed through his bank account. An amount of ₹12,10,000 was transferred into his account, which he withdrew through ATM and cheque and handed over to them in exchange for a 10% commission.
Similarly, another accused, Baljeet Singh (28), was found to have facilitated the transfer and withdrawal of ₹4,70,000 under similar circumstances for commission.
The accused identified as Baljeet Singh S/o Kulwant Singh, Vill Kolianwali, Malout, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, Age 28 years and Maninder Singh S/o Gurmeet Singh, Vpo Kolianwali, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Malout, Punjab, Age 30 years
Further investigation in the case is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the network.
