*PRESS RELEASE*
WEST DISTRICT
DELHI POLICE
Dated:- 20.06.2025

*CYBER FRAUDSTER INVOLVED IN DUPING VICTIMS BY POSING AS CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVES ARRESTED BY THE TEAM OF PS CYBER WEST*

👉 *_The accused would contact victims, claiming to resolve credit card issues, and send malicious .apk files during the call to gain unauthorized access to their devices_*
👉 *_One smartphone along with a SIM card was recovered from the possession of the accused_*
👉 *_Five more NCRP complaints linked to the alleged beneficiary account, indicating the accused's involvement in multiple cybercrimes_*

*INCIDENT, TEAM AND OPERATION*
On 17.04.2025 a complainant had applied for a new SBI Credit Card, which was supposed to be delivered to his residence. When the delivery boy visited his home, the complainant wasn't present, and the boy left without delivering the card. Later, the complainant searched for the customer care number of the delivery app online and found a contact number. He contacted the number and requested delivery of the credit card at a new address. The person on the other end asked him to make a payment of Rs.5/- for delivery and sent a malicious .apk file to facilitate the payment. After downloading the file, the complainant tried to make the payment but failed. However, he soon discovered that Rs.50,000/- had been deducted from his account. It was later revealed that the accused had fraudulently posed as customer care and cheated the complainant. 
A preliminary inquiry was conducted, and based on the complaint, a case was registered.

The investigation was conducted meticulously, analyzing all key facts and technical details. The complainant provided screenshots of transactions made through Paytm, revealing that the amount was deducted via UPI and sent to an alleged UPI ID. With the assistance of the technical investigation, the accused person was identified as Asad Ali Abbas, r/o Chittaranjan Avenue, Kolkata. 
A team comprising SI Hariom, HC Surender, HC Bijender, and Ct. Rajender was constituted under the supervision of SHO/Cyber West, Insp. Vikas Kumar Buldak. Through sustained technical surveillance, the team successfully executed a raid in Chittaranjan Park, Kolkata, and apprehended the accused. During interrogation, Asad Ali Abbas admitted to his involvement in sending malicious .apk files to victims, gaining remote access to their devices, and committing cybercrimes. One mobile phone, allegedly used in the commission of the crime, was recovered from the accused. The investigation revealed the modus operandi of the accused, and further probe is underway to uncover any potential accomplices or additional crimes.

*ACCUSED PERSON*
👉 Asad Ali Abbas S/o Asif Ali R/o Chittaranjan Avenue Md Ali park Circus Avenue Kolkata Age 25 Yrs.

(VICHITRA VEER) IPS
DY. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
WEST DISTRICT, DELHI