Report: Manmeen Walia, New Delhi

The Cyber Police Station of Dwarka District has successfully busted a high-profile cyber fraud of ₹1.10 crore involving fake companies, forged job offers, and online investment scams. The accused, who had duped the complainant and her family through digital manipulation, was arrested from Goa after an intensive investigation.

A complaint was received from Ms. Diksha Kanojia, who reported that she and her family had been cheated of ₹1.10 crore by a person named Kunal Satish Helkar. The accused deceived them under the pretext of offering employment, business investments, and flat allotments.

The case was registered vide NCRP Complaint No. 30808250070983 at Cyber Police Station, Dwarka.

The investigation revealed that the accused had first contacted the complainant on LinkedIn on 20th February 2024. He introduced himself as the CEO and Founder of Vijaya Digital Corporation and offered her a position as Digital Associate News Editor with a salary of ₹45,000 per month.

Gradually, he built trust by presenting himself as a reputed professional associated with UNESCO India and other organizations. He later created multiple fake entities, such as Planner Media Group and Speak Community Network, and began operating a series of fraudulent schemes.

To convince the victim and her family, the accused used fake websites, fabricated offer letters, false receipts, and forged documents to make everything appear genuine. Under different pretexts — including gadget purchases, flat allotments through DDA, internship fees, and company partnerships — he managed to extract huge amounts of money from the complainant and her family.

The accused used professional networking platforms like LinkedIn to identify and target victims. He impersonated high-ranking professionals and created fake company profiles to lure them.
He then created fake email IDs and websites mimicking real institutions such as UNESCO and DDA.
He shared fabricated job offer letters and partnership documents to win trust. He also misused personal and financial details to take unauthorised loans using the victims’ names. He kept in constant touch with the complainant’s family through daily calls and visits, even installing CCTV cameras to monitor them.
The entire fraud was carried out with careful planning, showing the accused’s high technical knowledge and manipulation skills.

The investigation was led by Cyber Police Station, Dwarka, under the overall supervision of senior officers.

During the probe, police conducted a technical analysis of mobile numbers, email IDs, bank transactions, and digital footprints. Through sustained efforts and continuous surveillance, the team traced the accused’s location to Goa, where he was living in concealment.

A team of Dwarka Cyber Police conducted a swift and well-coordinated raid, apprehended the accused, and recovered crucial evidence including:

• 2 mobile phones used in the fraud
• Fake company documents and offer letters
• Forged DDA receipts and emails
• Financial instruments and cheques issued under false identities

During sustained interrogation, Kunal Satish Helkar confessed to his involvement and admitted to defrauding multiple people using the same modus operandi.

PROFILE OF THE ACCUSED:

• Name: Kunal Satish Helkar
• Father’s Name: Satish Helkar
• Age: 24 years
• Residence: Satara, Pune, Maharashtra
• Occupation: Self-proclaimed CEO of Planner Media Group, Vijaya Digital Corporation, and Speak Community Network

The accused was brought to Delhi after obtaining Transit Remand from Goa.

Further investigation is ongoing to:

• Trace the flow of cheated money
• Identify other potential victims and accomplices
• Recover additional digital evidence from his electronic devices and cloud storage

Police are also examining whether the accused operated similar frauds in other states using the same fake corporate identities.

MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC:

This case once again highlights the growing threat of cyber frauds through professional networking platforms like LinkedIn.

Citizens are advised to always verify job offers, company credentials, and employment documents before sharing personal or banking details.

The Delhi Police urges everyone to stay alert, verify information, and immediately report suspicious online activities to the National Cyber Crime Helpline (1930) or the official Cyber Crime Portal at www.cybercrime.gov.in.

The dedicated and professional efforts of the Cyber Police Station, Dwarka District, under the guidance of Ankit Singh, DCP Dwarka, have led to the successful busting of a ₹1.10 crore digital fraud network.

Their swift action, teamwork, and meticulous investigation not only exposed a sophisticated online crime racket but also protected citizens from further cyber exploitation.

A big salute to the Dwarka Cyber Police team for their commitment, alertness, and excellent coordination in cracking this complex case.