The Manesar Cyber Police Station has successfully dismantled a Nigerian gang involved in a large-scale cheating operation targeting women on Instagram. The accused, identified as Ebuka Felixi and Chukwaka Ivar, were apprehended in Nilothi, Delhi. They confessed to being part of a five-member gang that specifically targeted women through the popular social media platform. This article provides an overview of the police operation, the recovery of incriminating evidence, and the initial complaint filed by a woman who was cheated out of Rs 1.80 crore.
Arrest of Nigerian Gang Members
The Manesar Cyber Police Station's team successfully arrested two individuals, Ebuka Felixi and Chukwaka Ivar, who are part of a Nigerian gang involved in defrauding women on Instagram. The arrests were made in Delhi's Nilothi area on Monday. The police are now intensifying their efforts to apprehend the remaining three members of the gang.
Modus Operandi and Recovered Evidence
During the investigation, it was revealed that the gang members targeted women through Instagram. They gained their trust by befriending them online and subsequently cheated them out of crores of rupees. The police recovered substantial evidence during the arrests, including six chequebooks, 16 passbooks, 25 ATM cards, seven SIM cards, one laptop, seven mobile phones, and Rs 10,000 in cash.
Complaint and Deceptive Relationship
The police were alerted to the gang's activities when a woman filed a complaint on April 10 at the Manesar Cyber Police Station. She reported that her Instagram friend, who claimed to be a UK resident and a pilot in a British airline company, had cheated her out of Rs 1.80 crore. The fraudster lured her into believing he would send her expensive gifts and other items.
Involvement of Additional Gang Members
During the course of the investigation, the arrested Nigerian gang members disclosed the involvement of three women from Mizoram in their criminal activities. These women would join the gang in executing the scams and then return to Mizoram. The police have intensified their search for these women.
The Manesar Cyber Police Station has successfully dismantled a Nigerian gang involved in defrauding women on Instagram. The arrests of two gang members shed light on their deceptive tactics and the substantial amount of money they cheated from their victims. The recovery of evidence and the ongoing investigation will aid in bringing the remaining gang members and accomplices to justice. This case serves as a reminder for individuals to exercise caution and remain vigilant when engaging with unknown individuals on social media platforms.