Delhi Call Center Scam Reveals Convicted Murderer Becomes Cybercriminal

August 9, Lucknow — Rahul Lakhera, a convicted murderer, and his accomplice Vikas Kumar were arrested by Lucknow Police today for running an illegal call center in South Delhi, marking a significant advancement in the investigation of cybercrime. By intercepting sensitive data and using online orders to defraud unsuspecting victims, their sophisticated scam targeted them.

After a resident of Lucknow complained that they had lost ₹1.6 lakh to the scheme, a formal complaint was filed under the IT Act and its provisions. According to investigations, infamous criminal Nawab Khan, who is still at large, exposed Lakhera, who was imprisoned for a 2019 Haryana murder, to cyber fraud.

The two operated a coordinated call center out of Vikas Kumar’s home, employing both men and women to pose as bank representatives. By sending victims malicious APK files, they made it possible to remotely access their devices and make it easier to steal credit card numbers and OTPs. Fraudulent online purchases, primarily of expensive smartphones, were made using stolen data and subsequently sold through gray-market channels. Lakhera allegedly kept in close contact with Khan while taking a 50% cut of the profits.

Authorities increased their efforts to combat cyber-fraud after recovering digital evidence, such as communications and APK logs. The growing threat posed by hybrid criminals who use violent crimes from the past to support online schemes was underlined by law enforcement. One troubling trend identified was the involvement of female operatives.

The case emphasizes the need for public awareness and the complexity of contemporary cybercrime networks. It is recommended that citizens report unsolicited calls asking for personal information and refrain from installing dubious apps.

Nawab Khan and “Dubey ji,” who are thought to be important players in the larger fraud scheme, are to be found, along with other network members and the flow of illegal profits. The arrests make it abundantly evident how broad India’s response to cybercrime is becoming.