A shocking cyber fraud case unfolded in Ahmedabad, where a senior lawyer became a victim of a ₹57 lakh scam. The fraudsters lured him with promises of marriage and settling abroad while pretending to offer cryptocurrency investment opportunities. The Cyber Crime Branch uncovered an international gang tied to China, Dubai, and Cambodia.
Details of the Scam
Reports reveal that a senior lawyer from Ahmedabad’s Shilaj area received a Facebook message from a woman. She claimed to be living abroad and proposed marriage. She gradually convinced him with plans to settle in Italy. Over time, she gained his trust and persuaded him to invest in cryptocurrency.
The lawyer made several transactions, totaling ₹57.90 lakh. Later, growing suspicious, he filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Branch.
Investigation and Arrests
Cyber Crime Branch officials, led by Hardik Makadia, traced the funds. They discovered that approximately ₹9 lakh had transferred to a company owned by Tahir and Maqsood. The police arrested both suspects, leading to the identification of other members of the criminal network.
The investigation revealed that Adnan and Ejaz, associates of Tahir and Maqsood, operated fake companies to launder the scam funds. The police arrested them as well. Furthermore, Omkar Bharti, another key suspect, operated fake bank accounts to handle transactions. The police arrested him too.
Delhi Connection and Dubai Link
The investigation also uncovered a link to Delhi, where Sunny Maggo, a crucial suspect, was arrested. Sunny collaborated with Omkar and provided bank accounts for Mayur Sawaliya, who operated from Dubai. When large transactions took place, the account holders traveled to Delhi. They stayed in hotels and completed transactions. In exchange, Sunny earned a 5-10% commission.
This highly organized network demonstrated how the scam expanded across multiple cities, revealing its international scope.
