Report: Manmeen Walia, NewDelhi
The Cyber Police of Central District has successfully busted a major pan-India cheating racketby arresting one accused from Ahmedabad after 15 days of continuous efforts. The police recovered ₹43.20 lakhs in cash, one Endeavour car, and two high-end mobile phones — a Samsung Fold 4 and an iPhone 14 — from his possession.
The case came to light when a Delhi-based businessman was cheated of ₹69 lakhs on the false promise of getting company funds through CSR investment. The accused convinced the victim to pay a “service fee” in cash at Karol Bagh, assuring him that the funds would be transferred through RTGS. However, after receiving the money, the accused shared fake NEFT/RTGS screenshots and stopped all contact.
Following the complaint, a case was registered at Cyber Police Station, Central District.
A dedicated team was formed under the supervision of Ms. Sulekha Jagarwar, ACP Operations, Central District, and led by Inspector Sandeep Panwar, SHO Cyber PS, including SI Ranvijay Singh, HC Paramveer, HC Sandeep, Ct. Anuj, and HC Yogender (Technical Expert).
The team worked day and night, using both technical and manual intelligence to trace the accused. After 15 days of persistent tracking across Mumbai and Ahmedabad, the accused Jitender Pandey (32 years, resident of Meera Road, Mumbai) was arrested from Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
During interrogation, Jitender Pandey confessed that he was part of a larger cheating gang operating across India. The gang members — Monish Badani (mastermind), Vikram, Pintu, Bhupesh, and Paras, all from Mumbai — used to open fake offices in different cities, lure businessmen with offers of CSR funding, collect huge cash “fees,” and disappear after sending fake payment proofs.
Jitender worked as the driver for the mastermind, transporting cash between locations. He admitted to receiving ₹8.7 lakhs as his share from the ₹69 lakhs cheated in Delhi.
Police also found that the same group was involved in another ₹3 crore cheating case in Navi Mumbai against a doctor.
Recovered Items
• ₹43.20 lakhs in cash (part of the cheated amount)
• One Endeavour car
• One Samsung Fold 4 mobile phone
• One iPhone 14 mobile phone
Accused Details
Name: Jitender Pandey
Age: 32 years
Address: Meera Road, Mumbai
Native Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Role: Active member of organized cheating racket; handled cash transportation for the gang
The remarkable success of the Central District Cyber Police once again reflects the strong leadership of DCP Nidhin Valsan, and the unwavering dedication of his team. Under his able guidance, the Cyber Police team displayed exceptional professionalism, coordination, and persistence in busting a complex pan-India cheating racket that had defrauded a businessman of ₹69 lakhs.
Their continuous field efforts, smart technical tracking, and determination to bring the accused to justice highlight the commitment of the Central District Police towards safeguarding citizens from cyber and financial crimes.
DCP Nidhin Valsan’s proactive supervision and emphasis on teamwork have played a key role in strengthening the district’s fight against organized cybercriminal networks. His appreciation for the team’s tireless efforts further motivates the force to continue their mission of ensuring a safer digital environment for all.
The Cyber Police team, led by Inspector Sandeep Panwar and supervised by ACP Operations Ms. Sulekha Jagarwar, has set another fine example of professionalism and dedication, earning widespread respect for the Central District Police.👮
