Delhi’s law enforcement scored a vital win on February 28 with the capture of Mushtaq, 33, from Mathura—a fugitive since 2018 in a mobile scam that cheated a victim out of nearly Rs 26,000. Dwarka South Police’s dogged efforts culminated in this arrest, outsmarting the accused who had mastered evasion tactics.
The con artist used phone calls to glean Paytm credentials, executing the theft seamlessly. Post-complaint, his non-cooperation and absenteeism earned him proclaimed offender status from the judiciary.
Dwarka DCP mobilized all ACPs and SHOs to form fugitive-hunting squads. Sector-10 Dwarka’s SI Rajat Malik spearheaded one with ASI Sanjeev Kumar, ASI Mulk Raj, and HC Mukesh Kumar Kuldeep, blending surveillance tech, manual probes, and tip-offs.
Predicting a court appearance for case intel, they looped in court personnel for real-time reporting. The hunch proved spot-on: Mushtaq was sighted, alert raised, and team pounced for a flawless takedown.
Detained without fuss, he’s been produced in court for prosecution under fraud statutes. This case exemplifies strategic policing’s role in curbing cyber threats, reassuring Delhiites amid surging online scams.
As investigations deepen, police emphasize public awareness on secure digital transactions, urging vigilance against unsolicited payment requests.