Cybercops Nab Delhi Fraudster In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Police said the accused, Gurdeep Singh alias Lucky Narang alias Lucky (42), was wanted since October 16, 2025 for extorting money from a 62-year-old city resident.

According to the complaint, the victim received a call from an unknown person claiming to be from the Mumbai Crime Branch. The caller alleged that the victim’s phone number and Aadhaar card were linked to illegal activities. Another person, posing as an “investigation officer,” threatened arrest and career damage, manipulating the victim into depositing ₹1,07,00,000 under the guise of a money-laundering probe.

During interrogation, Gurdeep revealed he had been running a money exchange and travel business. He, along with associates Prashant Kumar, Deepak Kumar and four others, formed a gang that collected current bank accounts and credentials for cyber frauds.

“They used to call account holders to hotels in Delhi, Jaipur and other cities, offering commissions and accommodation. Victims’ money was transferred into these accounts and then routed to the kingpin,” police said.

The modus operandi involved creating “mule accounts” through suppliers, which were then used by the next level of fraudsters. In this case, account holder Deepak Gahlawat and supplier Prashant Kumar were earlier arrested in New Delhi and sent to judicial custody.

A press release issued by DCP, city cybercrime, confirmed Gurdeep’s arrest and said further investigation is underway.