Delhi Police has busted a cyber fraud gang that defrauded people online under the guise of child adoption offers. Two accused were arrested in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. According to the police, the accused used fake NGOs and forged documents to gain people’s trust and extort lakhs of rupees from them.
Case uncovered after fraud of Rs. 1.37 lakh
The case was uncovered following a complaint from a 30-year-old woman from Burari, Delhi. While searching for information about child adoption online, the woman contacted a mobile number. The person who answered the phone identified himself as “Sachin” and claimed to be a representative of an organization that legally conducts child adoptions. The accused assured the woman of providing a newborn baby and collected approximately Rs. 1.37 lakh in installments for registration, booking, and transportation fees.
A fraud scheme was created using fake documents
Police investigation revealed that the accused sent fake NGO receipts, fake ultrasound reports, and other forged medical documents to make the adoption process appear genuine. When the victim demanded to meet the child’s biological mother, the accused continued to make excuses. After receiving the money, they switched off their mobile phones, which made the woman realize they had been cheated. The victim then filed a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, based on which an e-FIR was registered at the cyber police station.
Arrest in Bareilly after technical investigation
During the investigation, police analyzed bank accounts, IP logs, call detail records (CDRs), IMEI data, and financial transactions. After tracking nearly 100 mobile numbers, a raid in Bareilly led to the arrest of Sachin (46) and his associate, Rakesh (52). Interrogation revealed that a physiotherapist named “Kumar” was providing fake NGO receipts, fake ultrasound reports, and other medical documents.
Mobile phones, bank documents, and seals of 14 hospitals recovered
Police recovered mobile phones, SIM cards, bank documents, debit cards, PAN cards, and 14 fake seals of hospitals and doctors from the accused. Investigation of the seized digital devices is ongoing to identify other victims and remaining members of the gang.
They used online advertisements to target victims.
According to preliminary investigations, the accused advertised legal child adoptions online. After collecting various fees from interested individuals, they would disconnect contact. Police are now investigating other cyber fraud cases and potential victims linked to this gang.
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