Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Delhi Police Arrest Three in Ahmedabad over Alleged APK Cyber-Fraud
Delhi Police say they arrested three people in Ahmedabad over an alleged online fraud operation.
The case began when Vikas Kumar reported losing Rs 6,57,715.
He allegedly received a text message containing a harmful link.
Police said the link encouraged victims to install a malicious phone application.
The application could allegedly access mobile phones and banking information.
Investigators traced about Rs 4 lakh through two transactions involving credit cards linked to the accused.
They also recovered 11 credit cards and three mobile phones.
Police said the group communicated with other handlers through WhatsApp and Telegram, and that some numbers were linked to the United States.
The investigation is continuing to identify other alleged handlers and understand the wider network.
Delhi Police arrested three alleged members of an APK-based cyber-fraud syndicate in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The case followed Vikas Kumar’s complaint that he lost Rs 6,57,715 after receiving a fraudulent SMS link.
Police traced around Rs 4 lakh of the alleged proceeds through two transactions to credit cards linked to the accused.
Investigators recovered 11 credit cards and three mobile phones from the three suspects.
Police alleged the network used malicious APK files, messaging groups, credit cards and USDT to move fraudulent funds.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested Mohd. Ismail Ansari, Shaikh Mohammed Nuren and Tarique Ahmad; the complaint was filed by Vikas Kumar.
- What
- Police said they dismantled an alleged APK-based cyber-fraud syndicate that routed fraudulent proceeds through multiple credit cards.
- When
- The e-FIR was registered on May 21, 2026.
- Where
- The case was investigated by Delhi Police’s South District Cyber Police Station, while the arrests took place in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Why
- Police allege the syndicate used malicious APK files to access victims’ mobile and banking information and arranged credit cards to route fraud proceeds for commissions.
- Amount allegedly lost
- Rs 6,57,715
- Amount traced
- Around Rs 4 lakh through two transactions
- Arrests
- Three suspects arrested in Ahmedabad
- Recovered items
- 11 credit cards and three mobile phones
- Legal provision
- Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Reported fund movement
- Police said fraud proceeds were converted into USDT
- International links
- Some WhatsApp numbers associated with the network were linked to the United States
