The fraud took place between July 2024 and February 2025. According to police, a woman using the name Akruti Desai contacted the victim through platforms like WhatsApp and Topface. She gained the victim’s trust and promised high returns on investments. Over time, she convinced the victim to transfer ₹5.39 crore into several bank accounts.
When the victim realized it was a scam, they reported the case to the Cyber Police.
During the investigation, police found that ₹4.5 lakh from the fraud had been transferred to an RBL Bank account belonging to Khan. He had allegedly withdrawn the money using cheques and ATMs.
The arrest was carried out by a team led by Sub-Inspector Trimukhe under the guidance of Senior Police Inspector Nand Kumar Gopale. The police tracked down Khan and arrested him from his home.
Police records show that Khan had a criminal background. In 2017, he was arrested in a drug case and served five years in prison. After his release, he reportedly began supplying bank accounts to cyber fraud gangs.
Khan has now been booked under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act, including sections related to cheating and identity theft.
The Cyber Police are continuing their investigation to track down others involved in the scam. Officials are urging the public to stay alert and avoid sending money to strangers online, no matter how promising the offer may sound.
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