The Gurugram police have successfully dismantled a lottery fraud racket, arresting six individuals from Delhi who were allegedly involved in duping people through fake lottery schemes. The operation was carried out by a specialized team from the Gurugram Police Cyber Crime Unit, following a complaint lodged by a victim who lost a significant amount of money.
Details of the Racket
The accused persons, identified as residents of various parts of Delhi, were running a sophisticated operation where they would contact potential victims via phone calls and messages, informing them of a fake lottery win. To claim the prize, victims were asked to pay a processing fee or taxes upfront. Once the money was transferred, the fraudsters would become unreachable.
Modus Operandi
According to police officials, the racket operated for several months and targeted individuals across the country. The gang used multiple SIM cards and bank accounts to avoid detection. They also employed a network of associates to withdraw the defrauded money from ATMs.
Police Investigation
The breakthrough came when the cyber crime team traced the fraudulent calls to a location in Delhi. Following a raid, the six suspects were apprehended, and several mobile phones, SIM cards, laptop computers, and bank documents were seized from their possession. The police are now investigating the extent of the fraud and are trying to identify other victims.
Preventive Measures
The Gurugram police have urged the public to be cautious of unsolicited calls or messages claiming lottery wins. They advise never to pay any fees to claim a prize and to report such incidents immediately to the cyber crime helpline.
Further investigations are underway to trace the financial trail and identify any other individuals involved in the racket. The arrested accused have been remanded to police custody for further interrogation.
