Arrested for helping cybercrime offenders in a ₹5.39 crore scam was Mohammad Arif Khan. He explained how he laundered ₹11 lakh; victim was deceived using WhatsApp and ‘Topface’.
Anshu Kashid
Pune | May 24, 2025: A 50-year-old man, Mohammad Arif Yusuf Khan, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a ₹5.39 crore online fraud case targeting a woman. According to cyber police, Khan had provided his bank account to cyber fraudsters, through which ₹11 lakh of the defrauded amount was routed.
The scam took place between July 27, 2024, and February 12, 2025. The victim was enticed with the promise of high returns via the ‘Topface’ app and further manipulated over WhatsApp. Convinced by the fraudsters, she ended up transferring a total of ₹5.39 crore in multiple transactions.
Upon investigation, cyber officials traced one of the recipient accounts to Khan. Further examination revealed that funds were withdrawn using cheques and ATMs. Especially, Khan has a criminal record from a drug-related incident in 2017 when he was formerly arrested by the Ghatkopar Anti-Narcotics Cell.
The cops are still looking for other people and accounts linked to the fraud. This case highlights growing cyber fraud risks and the need for stronger digital awareness and stricter checks on bank account misuse.
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