NEW DELHI, INDIA — Delhi Police have arrested five people in connection with an alleged large-scale cyber fraud operation involving financial losses exceeding ₹10 crore and hundreds of reported complaints.

According to the investigation, the suspected network was allegedly involved in deceiving people through fraudulent digital platforms, including fake traffic challan messages and reward-based applications. Investigators believe these methods were used to trick victims into sharing sensitive financial information and making unauthorised transactions.

Police officials reportedly linked the operation to approximately 544 complaints. The scale of the complaints suggests that the alleged fraud network may have targeted victims across multiple locations.

During the operation, investigators recovered 59 debit cards and 15 digital devices. These items are expected to help police examine the suspected financial transactions, communication records and digital connections associated with the case.

The arrests mark a significant development in the investigation as officers work to establish the individual roles of the five suspects and identify any additional members who may have been involved.

Investigators are also examining how the fraudulent messages and applications were distributed and whether stolen financial information was used to transfer money through multiple accounts.

Cybercrime involving fake government notifications and attractive online reward offers has become a serious concern for digital banking users. Fraudsters often exploit public trust in official-looking messages to obtain confidential information.

Police are continuing their investigation to trace the movement of the allegedly stolen money and identify other potential victims.

Authorities have urged people to avoid clicking on suspicious links, downloading unknown applications or sharing banking credentials and one-time passwords through unverified platforms.

The suspects’ alleged involvement remains subject to the ongoing investigation and judicial proceedings.