Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Delhi Police Busts Transnational Lottery Scam, Six Arrested
A group of people in Delhi, including some from Nigeria, were caught running a fake lottery scam.
They tricked people into sending money by promising prizes that didn't exist.
The main people in charge were Nigerians, who made the plans.
The others in the group helped by making fake bank accounts and moving the money.
The police caught them and found phones, money, and fake IDs.
The whole group is now in trouble with the law.
Delhi police busted a transnational lottery scam involving six individuals, including two Nigerian nationals.
The scammers lured victims into transferring money through fake lotteries and prize schemes.
The operation involved Indian and Nigerian nationals, with Nigerians acting as masterminds.
The accused used forged documents, fake bank accounts, and ATM cards to facilitate the fraud.
Police seized mobile phones, cash, and other items linked to the cheating racket.
- Who
- Six people were arrested, including Shahid Raza, Shahrukh Khan, Vikas, Rakesh, Shedrack Onainor, and Sunday John.
- What
- Delhi police busted a transnational lottery scam.
- When
- Recent, with arrests made on or before July 20.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- The scammers defrauded Indian citizens through fake lotteries and prize schemes.
- Total Arrests
- 6
- Nationality of Masterminds
- Nigerian
- Modus Operandi
- Fake lottery and prize schemes
- Seized Cash
- Rs 3.63 lakh
- Visa Status of Nigerians
- Overstayed medical and business visas
- Commission
- 15% split among the Indian accomplices