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Delhi Police Busts Rs 1.2 Lakh UPI Fraud Ring Using Cyber Forensics

Delhi Police Metro unit cracked a UPI fraud case involving Rs 1.2 lakh from a stolen mobile phone. Using advanced cyber forensics, they mapped 11 suspicious transactions and traced key beneficiary Neetu in Safidon. The investigation led to prime accused Kushagra Ahuja, who was arrested near Kashmere Gate after evading capture. The case demonstrates effective use of cyber intelligence and field operations to combat technologically advanced crimes.

Key Points: Delhi Police Crackdown on UPI Fraud: Key Arrest Made

  • Multi-layered investigation using cyber forensics and ground intelligence
  • 11 suspicious UPI transactions mapped end-to-end
  • Key beneficiary Neetu traced in Safidon, led to prime accused Kushagra Ahuja
  • Accused arrested near Kashmere Gate after extensive surveillance
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Delhi Police conducts tech-driven crackdown on UPI fraud

Delhi Police use cyber forensics to arrest Kushagra Ahuja in a Rs 1.2 lakh UPI fraud case, tracing transactions and beneficiaries through tech-driven methods.

"This case highlights the effective synergy between cyber intelligence, technical surveillance, and field operations. - Delhi Police official"

New Delhi, May 5

In a technology-driven crackdown, the Delhi Police Metro unit achieved a breakthrough in a case involving mobile phone theft followed by fraudulent Unified Payments Interface transactions amounting to Rs 1.20 lakh, a police official said.

Acting on an electronic First Information Report (E-FIR) No. 80019309/2026, registered under Section 303 (2) BNS at IGI Airport Metro Police Station, officials used advanced cyber forensics to unravel a complex financial trail.

Police said that the investigation adopted a multi-layered approach from the beginning, combining advanced cyber forensic tools with ground intelligence.

A detailed end-to-end mapping of 11 suspicious UPI transactions was carried out. This was followed by the profiling of beneficiaries and their physical verification. Analysis revealed rapid diversion of funds through multiple local merchant accounts, indicating a structured and well-planned fraud network.

Using technical surveillance, the key beneficiary, Neetu, was traced in Safidon. Her examination proved crucial in identifying the prime accused, Kushagra Ahuja.

The police persistently tracked the accused despite his using evasive tactics.

Giving an example, officials said that the accused was found to be highly mobile with no fixed residence and continuously changed locations to evade arrest. Despite this, police teams maintained continuous surveillance using technical surveillance. Multiple raids were conducted at technically identified hotspots, including Delhi and the NCR area.

After an intensive search operation on May 1, specific intelligence generated indicated the presence of the accused near Kashmere Gate. Acting swiftly, police teams launched a focused operation involving dynamic surveillance and on-ground verification.

After an intensive search at ISBT Kashmere Gate, the 32-year-old Ahuja was successfully apprehended.

Officials said that efforts are underway to recover the stolen mobile phone and trace the remaining financial trail to effect further recoveries in the case.

This case highlights the effective synergy between cyber intelligence, technical surveillance, and field operations. The successful arrest demonstrates Delhi Police's capability to tackle technologically advanced crimes and its unwavering commitment to ensuring public safety in the digital age.

- IANS

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Sneha F
Good job by Delhi Police! But we also need better awareness campaigns. Many people still don't know how to secure their UPI PIN or report theft quickly. Education is key alongside enforcement. Also, banks should make it harder to transfer money from stolen phones.
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Ravi K
Bahut accha! This shows that our police can handle cyber crimes. I'm impressed they traced the accused from Delhi to Safidon and then to Kashmere Gate. But Rs. 1.20 lakh is still a lot for common people. Please recover the money fast.
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Neha E
I'm skeptical about how much will actually be recovered. These fraud networks are deep. The police caught one guy, but what about the merchant account holders? They must be complicit too. Hope the investigation goes deeper and doesn't stop at this arrest.
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Priya S
Great work by Delhi Police! But I wish they'd focus more on preventing these crimes rather than just catching them after the damage is done. UPI is wonderful but we need stronger security features. Also, why is it so easy to transfer money from a stolen phone without biometric verification? 🤔
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Tanya I
This is good but honestly, I'm tired of reading about UPI fraud. Every week there's a new case. The real problem is that our digital payment systems are too vulnerable. Banks, NPCI, and the police need to work together on a permanent solution, not just reactive arrests.

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