Faridabad, May 7 — In a rare move pointing to systemic negligence, three police personnel from the Cyber Crime Police Station in NIT, Faridabad, have been suspended for their failure to diligently investigate a cyber fraud case involving ₹1.38 crore. The suspension was ordered after DCP Central Usha submitted a report to DCP Headquarters Abhishek Jorwal highlighting serious procedural lapses during a routine case review.
The complaint was lodged by a resident of Sector 21C Part 2 on November 14 last year, who reported that he had fallen victim to a sophisticated scam. Cyber criminals allegedly lured him into a bogus investment scheme promising lucrative returns from stock market trading and IPO subscriptions. The fraud was carried out in multiple transactions.
Investigation Team Under Scrutiny
The investigation was led by a three-member team from the station: Sub-Inspector Anoop, probationary Sub-Inspector Vikas Kumar, and Constable Azad. Their collective failure to act promptly and follow due investigative protocols resulted in the case stagnating, even as the victim continued to face financial loss.
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According to officials, the suspended officers neglected to pursue critical leads, including IP traces, digital transaction trails, and account freezes, which could have prevented the scammers from withdrawing or relocating the defrauded funds.
Institutional Response and Reforms
The Faridabad police’s internal inquiry concluded that the officers had not adhered to basic cybercrime investigation procedures laid out by the Haryana Police. As a result, disciplinary action was immediately initiated. The case now serves as a cautionary tale about the need for specialized cyber training and stricter performance audits for officers dealing with tech-related financial crimes.
Senior officials have stressed the importance of rebuilding public trust and ensuring that similar lapses are not repeated. “Inaction in digital fraud cases not only undermines the victim’s trust but also tarnishes the force’s credibility in tackling new-age crimes,” one senior official stated.
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