The Delhi Police Cyber Cell has busted a highly sophisticated interstate cybercrime gang involved in duping people through fake WhatsApp e-challan messages. The gang allegedly used FASTag accounts and Amazon gift cards to siphon off money and evade detection. Two key masterminds have been arrested from Sri Ganganagar district in Rajasthan.

According to police, the fraud came to light after a Delhi resident received a WhatsApp message that closely resembled an official government e-challan notice. The message contained an APK file, and as soon as the victim downloaded it, his mobile phone was compromised. Within minutes, more than ₹1 lakh was fraudulently transferred from his bank account.

FASTag Used to Hide Money Trail

Investigations revealed a complex laundering method adopted by the accused. Instead of directly withdrawing the stolen money, the gang transferred the funds to FASTag accounts linked to multiple vehicles. The money was later converted into Amazon gift cards, making the financial trail extremely difficult to trace.

Massive Cyber Setup Unearthed

During a raid in Ghadsana, Rajasthan, Delhi Police uncovered a full-fledged cyber fraud operation being run under the cover of a firm named “Bansari Company.” Police recovered a large cache of digital and financial tools, including 70 mobile phones, 10 laptops, 467 SIM cards, 37 ATM cards, 10 bank passbooks, multiple FASTags, and a PoS machine.

Police officials said the arrests mark a major breakthrough in curbing cyber fraud cases involving fake e-challan messages. Further investigation is underway to identify other members of the gang and additional victims.