Team Goemkarponn
Goa/New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested an alleged member of an international investment fraud network from Manohar International Airport, marking a major development in an ongoing probe into a multi-crore online trading scam.
The accused, identified as Rhonak Jagdish Bhai Thakkar, is suspected to have played a crucial role in managing financial operations for the syndicate, including arranging mule bank accounts used to siphon off funds collected from victims across the country.
The arrest stems from a 2024 complaint filed by a Rajasthan resident who was allegedly duped of over ₹60 lakh after being persuaded to invest in a fraudulent online trading platform posing as a legitimate financial services firm. Investigators revealed that victims were approached through social media platforms and messaging apps, where they were added to investment groups and shown fabricated profit statements to gain their trust.
Police investigations uncovered a complex network involving shell companies, forged documentation, and SIM cards obtained using fake credentials to facilitate the scam. Funds collected from investors were routed through multiple bank accounts to obscure the money trail.
Officials said several arrests have already been made in connection with the racket, and digital devices along with incriminating documents have been seized during raids conducted in multiple locations.
Thakkar was apprehended while at the Goa airport, and authorities believe his custody will help unravel further international links of the syndicate. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts underway to identify additional victims and track the movement of defrauded funds.
