The Chandigarh Police have apprehended a 34-year-old individual, Raj Kumar Shaw, from Howrah, West Bengal, for his alleged involvement in a digital fraud amounting to Rs 9.51 lakh. This arrest occurred on Saturday following a complaint lodged by a resident of Chandigarh. The alleged incidents related to this case are documented in FIR No. 102, which was registered on September 27, 2024, under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Investigation Details

Further investigations uncovered a money trail leading back to an account associated with Raj Kumar Shaw. The police, utilising both technical analysis and fieldwork, were able to trace the fraudulent activity effectively. This culminated in a targeted raid conducted in Howrah, resulting in Shaw’s arrest.

During the questioning, Shaw allegedly revealed the involvement of an additional accomplice in the scheme. Subsequently, he was remanded into judicial custody, and the investigation remains ongoing as authorities strive to identify and detain other individuals implicated in this fraud.

Previous Cyber Fraud Syndicate Arrests

This case is part of larger efforts by local law enforcement against cyber fraud. The Chandigarh Police had previously dismantled a cybercrime network reportedly linked to China, which was involved in supplying mule bank accounts to overseas fraudsters. This syndicate was known to operate work-from-home task-based scams.

As part of this earlier operation, four suspects were detained, including those responsible for providing, operating, and holding mule bank accounts. Substantial evidence supporting these allegations was recovered in the form of multiple bank passbooks, SIM cards, mobile phones, and documentation related to commission transactions.

In a separate incident, an e-FIR No. 366/26 was filed at Police Station Cyber, South West District on July 17, 2026. This report detailed a cyber fraud involving Rs 12 lakh. The victim had been approached via Telegram with offers of lucrative work-from-home tasks. Initially, the victim was asked to deposit security money for these tasks, but each attempt to withdraw earnings led to further requests for additional funds under different pretences. Ultimately, the complainant lost a total of Rs 12 lakh.

Ongoing Investigations and Future Actions

The Chandigarh Police, under the instructions of SP-Cyber Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, continue their investigations to apprehend any additional suspects connected to both the recent and previous fraud cases. The collaboration between various units within the police reflects a concerted effort to combat cybercrime in the region.

Authorities remain vigilant and proactive in their approach to safeguard the public from falling prey to such scams. The growing prevalence of cyber fraud has prompted police to bolster their resources and adopt more sophisticated investigative techniques.

The ongoing investigations signify the commitment of the Chandigarh Police to enhance community safety and restore confidence among citizens in confrontations with electronic fraud schemes.

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