Cyber Crime Unit Arrests Mastermind Behind Rs 100 Crore Digital Extortion Scam

 



The Cyber Crime unit of the police has apprehended Chirag Kapoor, the alleged leader of a massive digital extortion racket that defrauded victims across India. Kapoor, who was arrested in Bengaluru, is accused of orchestrating scams that extorted over Rs 100 crore by threatening victims with fake “digital arrests.”


Case Triggered by Rs 47 Lakh Fraud Complaint


The investigation began when a city-based woman lodged a complaint with the cyber crime cell in June 2024. According to her statement, she received a phone call from individuals posing as police officers. The callers falsely accused her of being linked to a drug-laden parcel intercepted in Delhi and threatened her with immediate digital arrest.


Panicked, the woman begged for a way out. The fraudsters demanded Rs 47 lakh to drop the alleged charges. Believing their threats, she transferred the money in multiple instalments. By the time she realized it was a scam, the money was gone. Her complaint set the stage for a months-long investigation.


Police Crackdown and Arrests


Following the complaint, the cyber crime unit conducted raids across several locations, including Patuli, Narendrapur, and Anandapur, leading to multiple arrests. During interrogations, Chirag Kapoor was identified as the mastermind behind the operation.


Kapoor reportedly ran his illegal activities from a lavish office in Delhi. Under the guise of a legitimate business, he employed young individuals in call centre-like roles to target victims nationwide.


Scam Modus Operandi


Police sources revealed that the gang’s method involved contacting victims through phone and video calls. Victims were coerced into believing they were implicated in serious crimes, such as drug trafficking. The scammers then demanded large sums of money to prevent “digital arrests,” a fabricated legal threat.


Mastermind Arrested in Bengaluru


Kapoor evaded capture during earlier attempts, going into hiding to avoid arrest. However, investigators tracked him down in Bengaluru, where he was finally apprehended. Authorities recovered electronic devices, bank documents, and a database of victim contact details during searches of his office.

Kapoor masterminded around 930 cases around the country  to the tune of Rs 47 crores .


Ongoing Investigation


“Chirag Kapoor is now in custody and will be brought to Kolkata for further interrogation,” said Detective Chief Rupesh Kumar of the Kolkata Police. He added that Kapoor’s network might involve multiple collaborators, and efforts are underway to uncover the full extent of the operation.


The police remain committed to dismantling the racket and ensuring justice for the victims as the investigation progresses.


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