Shimla, August 22: Shimla Police have arrested a wanted accused from Delhi in connection with a cyber fraud case involving the alleged withdrawal of ₹16 lakh from a bank account over four days.
The accused has been identified as Aman Ali, a resident of Yamuna Vihar, Delhi. He was arrested from the Bhajanpura area of Delhi on August 19 and brought to Shimla on transit remand.According to police, the case was registered at Sadar Police Station, Shimla, on December 5, 2025. The complainant had alleged that a total of ₹16 lakh was fraudulently withdrawn from his SBI bank account between October 11 and October 14, 2025.
Following the complaint, police registered a case under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and launched an investigation.During the probe, police reportedly found Aman Ali’s alleged involvement in the fraud. Using technical evidence and other investigative inputs, the police traced his location and arrested him during a raid in Bhajanpura.
After being brought to Shimla, the accused was produced before a court and was remanded to police custody until August 22.Police are questioning him to determine how the money was allegedly withdrawn, where the funds were transferred and whether other individuals were involved in the cyber fraud.
Shimla SSP Gaurav Singh said the investigation is ongoing and further action will be taken based on facts emerging during questioning and investigation.
