Panchkula, May 21
A bank employee has been arrested in connection with a ₹95 lakh online share trading cyber fraud case, police said on Thursday. The arrest was made by the Cyber Crime Police Station team in Panchkula, which brought the accused, Anoop Kumar, from Bhondsi Jail in Gurugram on a production warrant.
According to police, the accused was part of a well-organized cyber fraud network that targeted victims through foreign numbers, WhatsApp messages, fake trading links, and online investment groups. The gang allegedly promised high returns from online share trading to trap unsuspecting investors.
The case came to light after an elderly resident of Panchkula filed a complaint via the national cyber portal. The victim stated that he was approached in July 2025 via WhatsApp and SMS, and persuaded to invest in online trading platforms that showed fake profit opportunities.
Investigators said the fraudsters initially allowed small withdrawals and displayed fake profits to gain trust. Later, they encouraged repeated high-value transfers. In total, the victim transferred ₹95,21,560 into multiple bank accounts.
When the victim attempted to withdraw his funds, the accused allegedly demanded additional payments, leading him to realize he had been cheated. A case was registered on October 8, 2025, under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
During the investigation, police earlier arrested three accused, including Gurdeep Singh alias Deepu Dabla, Manjeet Singh, and Manshavi Dhochhak. Further probe led to the involvement of bank employee Anoop Kumar, who was already lodged in jail in connection with other cyber fraud cases.
Police said the accused has been questioned and key inputs have been obtained regarding the wider network, which may be active across multiple states. Further arrests are expected as the investigation continues under the supervision of Sub-Inspector Pradeep Kumar.
Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious about unsolicited investment offers, fake trading platforms, and messages promising quick profits, and to report suspicious cyber activities immediately to official cybercrime helplines.
