Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Mumbai Police Bust Fake CEO Cyber Fraud Racket, Two Arrested
Mumbai Police arrested two people who are accused of helping run a cyber fraud scheme.
The scammers allegedly pretended to be a company director through WhatsApp.
A 43-year-old person was persuaded to send about Rs 48.6 lakh.
Police said they stopped the money from being withdrawn.
Investigators found 161 SIM cards during the arrests.
One accused allegedly used customers’ documents to activate SIM cards without permission.
Police connected the suspects to seven cases in several Indian states.
Police advised people to verify money requests and report cyber fraud by calling 1930.
Mumbai Crime Branch arrested two men over an alleged fake CEO cyber fraud racket.
Police said a 43-year-old complainant was induced to transfer Rs 48.60 lakh after receiving a WhatsApp message.
Investigators placed a hold on the entire alleged fraud amount and linked the case to seven similar cases.
Police recovered 161 Airtel SIM cards, a POCO phone and an Airtel Mitra SIM-activation application.
One accused was an Airtel Point of Sale agent allegedly accused of misusing customers’ documents and e-KYC details.
- Who
- Mumbai Crime Branch arrested Aamir Chand Mohammad Khan, an Airtel SIM Point of Sale agent, and Suraj Kumar Pradeep Kumar Saw, also known as Vishal.
- What
- The two men are accused of involvement in a fake CEO/BOSS cyber fraud racket involving illegally activated SIM cards and alleged financial fraud.
- When
- The complainant received the WhatsApp message on February 26, 2026; Khan was arrested on August 14 and Saw on August 16, 2026.
- Where
- The arrests took place in Siwan, Bihar, and Kumardhubi, Jharkhand; related cases were reported in Mumbai, Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Police allege that SIM cards were misused to contact victims and facilitate cyber fraud, and are investigating possible links to a larger interstate network.
- Alleged fraud amount
- Rs 48,60,511, or approximately Rs 48.60 lakh
- SIM cards recovered
- 161 Airtel SIM cards
- Cases linked by police
- Seven cases across multiple states
- Primary complaint
- A 43-year-old complainant was allegedly induced to transfer money after a WhatsApp contact
- Arrests
- Aamir Khan on August 14, 2026, and Suraj Saw on August 16, 2026
- Other recovery
- A POCO mobile phone, the Airtel Mitra application and a megaphone
- Police helpline
- National cybercrime helpline 1930