Delhi police have apprehended three Nigerian nationals accused of orchestrating a cybercrime scheme that defrauded a local woman of ₹2.62 lakh (N4.9 million). The suspects allegedly operated as part of a larger online scam network that exploited unsuspecting victims through fraudulent activities.
Investigations revealed that the suspects, identified as Lezhu John, Gibril Mohammed, and Egboola Ekena, used hundreds of bank accounts across multiple states to facilitate their illegal operations. These accounts were reportedly purchased using genuine or forged documents, making it easier for them to transfer and siphon money from their victims.
Authorities disclosed that the suspects were arrested on Friday in Delhi after police tracked them using bank account transactions and intelligence reports. According to ACP (Cybercrime) M.M. Rajput, the suspects had overstayed their visas in India and resorted to cyber fraud as a quick way to earn money.
“Our investigation revealed that the gang possessed details of over 500 bank accounts, which they claimed to have bought from another group. These accounts were instrumental in disguising their fraudulent activities,” stated a cybercrime official.
To cover their tracks, the suspects reportedly transferred large sums of money between the accounts. Investigators are now working to identify and locate the other groups that supplied bank account details to the gang.
Police also discovered hundreds of photos of men and women stored on the suspects’ mobile phones. These images were allegedly used to create fake social media profiles aimed at deceiving potential victims.
The operation came to light when a young woman filed a complaint with the Cybercrime Police Station, reporting that she had been scammed out of over ₹2.62 lakh by the group. This led to the unraveling of their elaborate fraud scheme.
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