Panchkula cyber crime police have nabbed a B‑Tech graduate accused of orchestrating a ₹2.26 crore income‑tax refund fraud. Investigations revealed a web of transactions worth ₹13 crore across nine bank accounts, highlighting the sophistication of the cyber‑financial crime.
Key Takeaways (मुख्य बिंदु)
- Arrest of the mastermind behind a ₹2.26 crore tax refund fraud
- Investigation uncovered ₹13 crore of transactions across nine accounts
- Funds were funneled through multiple fake banks and corporate entities
The Cyber Crime Police of Panchkula have taken into custody Dalip B.R., alias Dalip Rajgoda, a B‑Tech graduate in Mechanical Engineering, who is alleged to be the architect of a massive ₹2.26 crore income‑tax refund scam. He was apprehended in Karnataka, remanded for eight days by a local court, and a laptop and mobile phone were seized from his possession.
Modus Operandi and Technical Details
According to investigators, Dalip exploited the e‑filing account of a UK‑based NRI originally from Panchkula. By hacking the taxpayer’s portal, he altered the registered email address, mobile number, and bank details, then filed a fabricated revised return. The bogus return triggered an additional refund of roughly ₹2.26 crore, which was subsequently transferred to a series of fictitious bank accounts.
Financial Trail and Money Laundering
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime and Traffic) Amarinder Singh disclosed that the fraud involved approximately ₹13 crore flowing through nine distinct bank accounts. Forensic analysis of bank statements and Income Tax Department records showed that the money was shuffled through multiple shell companies before reaching the mastermind, after deducting commissions for intermediaries.
Prior Criminal History and Ongoing Operations
Dalip was already facing eight cyber‑crime cases in Bengaluru and had previously been detained by the Enforcement Directorate in 2025 for a related offense. He reportedly kept changing locations after securing bail to evade further arrests, claiming to be involved in the coconut trade during interrogation. Earlier, a co‑accused, Kanhaiya Lal, was apprehended and ₹5 lakh in cash was recovered.
Future Enforcement and Broader Implications
Police are now examining the seized devices for digital evidence and conducting raids across multiple states to locate additional conspirators. The case underscores the urgent need for stronger safeguards around digital tax filings and tighter verification of bank account details. As cyber‑enabled financial crimes grow in scale, law‑enforcement agencies must bolster their forensic capabilities and collaborate closely with financial institutions to stem such sophisticated frauds.