Massive Cyber Fraud Uncovered: ₹14.85 Crore Scam Involving NGOs and Remote Access
NGO fronts, remote access: Inside Rs 14.85-crore digital arrest
The Indian Express
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A cyber fraud scheme in Delhi has led to the arrest of multiple individuals, including NGO operators, after an elderly couple was duped of ₹14.85 crore (approximately $1.8 million USD). The investigation revealed a complex network involving eight bank accounts and international syndicates using remote access technology to siphon funds.
- 01The scam involved ₹14.85 crore being stolen from an elderly couple in Greater Kailash, Delhi.
- 02Key players included two NGOs and various individuals who facilitated the fraud.
- 03Remote access technology was used to gain control over victims' devices.
- 04The fraud was orchestrated by international syndicates based in countries like China and Taiwan.
- 05Multiple arrests were made, including NGO operators and accomplices.
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In a significant cyber fraud case, the Delhi Police have filed a chargesheet detailing how an elderly couple in Greater Kailash was defrauded of ₹14.85 crore (approximately $1.8 million USD) between December 24, 2025, and January 9, 2026. Investigators uncovered a scheme involving eight bank accounts, including those linked to NGOs such as the Shivansh Charitable Foundation and Floresta Foundation. The accused allegedly used remote access technology to siphon funds from the victims' accounts after coercing them into believing their mobile number was linked to a money-laundering investigation. The fraudsters, posing as officials, manipulated the couple into transferring money under the guise of verification. The investigation revealed connections to international syndicates based in China, Cambodia, Taiwan, and Dubai, highlighting the global nature of the crime. Several arrests have been made, including individuals who operated the NGOs and those who facilitated the transfers.
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This case highlights the vulnerability of individuals to cyber fraud, especially the elderly, and raises concerns about the security of financial transactions.
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