'Money heist' in real life: Cyber gang tricks investors
A Delhi-based cyber gang, led by 25-year-old Arpit Mishra, allegedly tricked nearly 200 people out of ₹50 crore through a fake online trading platform.
Using WhatsApp groups, with key associates using the aliases "Amanda" and "Berlin," they promised exclusive market tips and big returns on shares that didn't actually exist.
Police say busting this syndicate is a priority
Taking cues from the Netflix series Money Heist, the group acted as financial brokers, created fake securities, and moved victims' money into different accounts.
They even froze investor accounts and demanded ransom to release funds.
The scheme unraveled after one person reported losing ₹22 lakh.
Police have arrested three suspects so far, seized phones, SIM cards, debit cards—and are still searching for others involved.
Authorities say busting this syndicate is a priority, highlighting the sophistication of such digital scams; one officer called it a "near-perfect digital deception."