STF uttarakhand police arrested scammer

The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF), in collaboration with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), has arrested the mastermind behind a ₹3.20 crore cyber fraud. Operating from Nathupur, Gurgaon, the accused used forged identities and fake banking credentials to defraud a Tehri Garhwal complainant.

The victim reported the scam in May 2025 after receiving a WhatsApp message from someone impersonating their company's Managing Director, demanding an advance payment of ₹1.95 crore for a fictitious project.

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Modus Operandi
The accused impersonated high-ranking officials and contacted victims via WhatsApp, presenting fake corporate projects that required urgent payments. They convinced the victim to transfer ₹3.20 crore into accounts linked to fake entities, including “Shyam Trading Company.”

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Arrest and Evidence
The STF apprehended the suspect in Nathupur, recovering incriminating items such as cheque books, bank passbooks, PAN cards, and forged documents. A co-accused was previously arrested in West Bengal.

 

Operation Leadership
The operation was led by SSP STF Navneet Singh, with support from I4C officials. The Cyber Crime Police Station in Dehradun conducted the investigation and arrest.