Overview
- The crime branch arrested Abhay, 22, after emails claiming links to a banned organisation were sent to the police commissioners of Delhi and Bengaluru.
- Investigators say the Delhi commissioner’s office received the first email on December 7, while Bengaluru got a similar threat on November 30 traced to the same impersonation.
- Police allege Abhay created multiple accounts in Mohit Kumar’s name, filed fabricated cyber complaints alleging serious crimes, and used a virtual international number to message Rajasthan Police at PCR Ganga Nagar.
- Officers say he demanded money in at least one email and admitted using spoofing tools and VPN services to conceal his identity.
- A seized phone believed to be used in the offences showed wiped data, with digital forensics underway, and police say checks cleared Mohit of involvement.