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New Delhi: In a daring real-life crime inspired by the popular TV series Money Heist, Delhi Police have busted a cyber fraud gang that swindled ₹50 crore from 200 unsuspecting victims. The gang’s mastermind, Arpit Mishra, known as the ‘Professor’, used fake online trading platforms to lure people with promises of high returns. How the Gang Operated The gang targeted victims through exclusive WhatsApp groups, claiming to provide special tips on stock market trading. Once people invested money, they were directed to a fake trading platform with fictitious shares. Victims were lured with the prospect of massive profits, only to find their accounts frozen, after which the gang demanded ransom to release the funds. Key Arrests Delhi Police have arrested three main members of the gan...

**New Delhi: The murder case of Delhi Jal Board (DJB) engineer Suresh Rathi (59) has finally been solved, with the police confirming that greed for gold was the motive behind his killing. Rathi, known for his love of jewelry and wealth display, became the target of a friend-turned-assailant who meticulously planned and executed the crime. Friendship Turns Fatal Rathi’s acquaintance with a man named Bunty began at a local paan shop in Rohini’s Sector 24. Over time, Bunty gained Rathi’s trust and was invited to his flat for drinks. This created a false sense of security, allowing Bunty to inspect Rathi’s expensive jewelry collection, which included heavy chains, thick bracelets, and rings. Greed Sparks Murder Plan When Bunty learned about rising gold prices, he saw an opportunity...

**New Delhi: In a swift operation, Delhi Police unraveled a ₹20 lakh mobile phone heist within 24 hours, arresting four accused involved in staging a fake armed robbery. The incident took place near the Vikas Marg flyover, involving a courier boy, and the case was initially registered at Shahdara’s Shakarpur police station. Courier Boy Claims Armed Loot According to the police, the complainant Ashish Kumar, working as a courier boy, reported that while delivering high-end mobile phones to Karol Bagh, he was allegedly stopped by two men on another scooter near Vikas Marg flyover. He claimed they threatened him with a gun and stole a backpack containing 25 mobile phones—including 14 iPhone 17s and 10 OnePlus phones—valued at approximately ₹20 lakh. Police Senses Inconsistencies T...