The Ludhiana franchise fraud case has taken a significant turn. Cyber Crime Police arrested a Bihar resident accused of cheating a Ludhiana man of ₹20 lakh by falsely promising him a Domino’s Pizza franchise. Investigators tracked the accused after a detailed probe that lasted nearly 17 months.
Police Arrest Accused in Bihar
Investigators identified the accused as Dheeraj Kumar, a resident of Bihar. He allegedly used a fake identity and operated a bank account in Gujarat to collect the fraud money.
Moreover, officers linked transactions worth several lakhs to the account. Technical evidence and financial records helped the police trace his location before making the arrest.
Fraudsters Lured Victim with Fake Franchise Promise
According to the investigation, the accused convinced Ludhiana resident Tarsem Singh that he could arrange a Domino’s Pizza franchise.
However, the victim first had to pay security charges, documentation fees and processing expenses. Trusting the offer, Tarsem Singh transferred ₹20 lakh to the bank account shared by the accused.
Cyber Investigation Exposed the Fraud
After losing the money, the victim approached the Cyber Crime Police Station and filed a complaint.
Meanwhile, investigators examined banking transactions, digital records and mobile data. Their findings confirmed the accused’s involvement in the fraud.
Police Continue Probe into the Network
Officials are now questioning the accused to identify other members of the fraud network.
In addition, police are analysing financial transactions to trace more beneficiaries. The investigation is expected to uncover further links in the interstate cyber fraud racket.
Citizens Advised to Verify Business Offers
Cyber Crime Police have urged people to verify franchise offers before making payments.
Overall, officials advised citizens to avoid transferring money based on online promises or unverified business proposals. Reporting suspicious activities at the earliest can help prevent financial fraud.
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