Person held for FedEx parcel fraud
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cybercrime police have successfully apprehended an individual involved in a sophisticated parcel cyber fraud scheme, amassing a staggering Rs 2.85 crore in ill-gotten gains. The accused has been identified as Javed Nawab Yakub Khan.
The arrest came after a victim from Kavadiguda filed a complaint, revealing that he had been targeted by cyber fraudsters who reached out to him via WhatsApp and Telegram. The fraudsters falsely claimed that his FedEx parcel was detained in the Customs department due to the presence of objectionable and illegal material. To resolve the supposed issue, the victim was coerced into sending money to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for verification and the issuance of a clearance certificate.
As a result of this deception, the accused managed to defraud the victim of a substantial amount, totaling Rs 8,74,998. Following the complaint, the Cybercrime police initiated a case under Section 66(C), (D) of the IT Act, and Sections 419 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code. A thorough investigation ensued.
According to the police, Javed Nawab Yakub Khan collaborated with cyber fraudsters, providing them with the means to deceive innocent individuals. The modus operandi involved the accused facilitating the opening of a fake current account, subsequently providing the account details to an accomplice, who remains at large, in exchange for a 10 per cent commission. This account was then utilized for the fraudulent transactions.
The accused orchestrated a widespread fraud, accumulating a staggering Rs 2.85 crore in a single account. A total of 105 cases related to this scheme were registered across India, with 14 cases reported in Telangana alone.
The successful arrest of Javed Nawab Yakub Khan represents a significant milestone in the fight against cybercrime, demonstrating the commitment of law enforcement to curbing fraudulent activities in the digital realm.
