The Delhi Police has arrested a 49-year-old restaurateur for allegedly providing mule bank accounts to scammers involved in digital-arrest fraud cases. The accused, Mohammad Javed, is the son of the founder of the well-known restaurant chain Khan Chacha, which was later acquired by another businessman.
Javed’s brother has also been bound down in connection with the case.
According to police, the case involves fraudulent transactions amounting to around Rs 3.3 crore, a portion of which was routed through a bank account linked to Javed, a resident of Sainik Farm.
During scrutiny of complaints received on the NCRP portal, investigators traced multiple suspicious transactions to a single bank account. Initial findings indicated that the account had been used to receive and route funds siphoned off from victims of cyber fraud, police said.
"The account was found to be registered in the name of a company, 'Saleem Javed Rule The Rolls Since 1960,' operating from Khan Market, New Delhi, and associated with the franchise business of the well-known brand 'Khan Chacha,'" Delhi Police said in a statement.
However, Navneet Kalra clarified that the brand is no longer associated with the accused. He said the chain had been acquired long ago and that the individuals had worked with them nearly a decade ago.
Police said Javed and his brother, Mohd. Saleem (49), admitted during questioning that the account was initially opened for their restaurant and catering business. However, due to financial distress, they allegedly allowed others to use it in exchange for a commission.
Investigators said at least 21 complaints, involving around Rs 3.3 crore, have been linked to the account. Of this, about Rs 54 lakh was credited into the account before being layered and transferred to other accounts.
The accused allegedly told police they were paid a commission of 2–3%. They also reportedly deleted certain chats to conceal their involvement, though investigators said crucial digital evidence has been recovered. Police are now searching for three more associates in connection with the case.
Javed’s brother has also been bound down in connection with the case.
According to police, the case involves fraudulent transactions amounting to around Rs 3.3 crore, a portion of which was routed through a bank account linked to Javed, a resident of Sainik Farm.
During scrutiny of complaints received on the NCRP portal, investigators traced multiple suspicious transactions to a single bank account. Initial findings indicated that the account had been used to receive and route funds siphoned off from victims of cyber fraud, police said.
"The account was found to be registered in the name of a company, 'Saleem Javed Rule The Rolls Since 1960,' operating from Khan Market, New Delhi, and associated with the franchise business of the well-known brand 'Khan Chacha,'" Delhi Police said in a statement.
However, Navneet Kalra clarified that the brand is no longer associated with the accused. He said the chain had been acquired long ago and that the individuals had worked with them nearly a decade ago.
Police said Javed and his brother, Mohd. Saleem (49), admitted during questioning that the account was initially opened for their restaurant and catering business. However, due to financial distress, they allegedly allowed others to use it in exchange for a commission.
Investigators said at least 21 complaints, involving around Rs 3.3 crore, have been linked to the account. Of this, about Rs 54 lakh was credited into the account before being layered and transferred to other accounts.
The accused allegedly told police they were paid a commission of 2–3%. They also reportedly deleted certain chats to conceal their involvement, though investigators said crucial digital evidence has been recovered. Police are now searching for three more associates in connection with the case.
