Cyber Cell Cracks Down on Paytm KYC Fraudsters, 3 Held in Delhi

The Central District Cyber Cell of Delhi Police has dealt a blow to a cyber fraud ring that used fake Paytm KYC calls to steal money from bank accounts. Three accused have been taken into custody following raids in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. The gang members contacted people claiming they were updating Paytm accounts. After gaining phone access, they drained bank balances. In one case, a South Patel Nagar tea vendor lost around ₹90,000. Police traced the stolen amount to a Punjab National Bank account used for layering. Using call detail records and CCTV evidence, investigators identified Special Singh, Sachin Maurya, and Ashish Sharma as key players. The accused confessed they supplied bank accounts, ATM cards, and SIMs for commission-based cyber theft operations. The syndicate maintained coordination through messaging apps and operated across state lines. Police are now examining additional digital footprints to identify other members and recover more stolen funds.