Gurugram: Gurugram Police have arrested two Nigerian nationals for allegedly carrying out cyber extortion and online fraud by impersonating senior corporate executives and deceiving company employees into transferring money, officials said on Tuesday.
The arrests were made by the Cyber Crime East Police Station following a technical investigation initiated after authorities received information on January 31, 2026, about a suspicious mobile number suspected to be involved in fraudulent activities. Digital analysis of call records and communication patterns led the police to Nathupur village in Gurugram, where the accused were apprehended.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Ojo Uyiosa and James, both Nigerian citizens. According to investigators, the duo posed as company directors and contacted employees, creating a sense of urgency and authority to coerce them into transferring funds. Using this method, they allegedly defrauded victims of approximately ₹10 lakh.
Police said the money was transferred into a Bandhan Bank account that had already surfaced in at least two previous cyber fraud complaints, raising suspicion of a larger and organised network. During the arrest, officers recovered two mobile phones and three SIM cards, which are now being examined for digital evidence and possible links to other cases.
During preliminary questioning, Ojo Uyiosa told investigators that he first entered India on a student visa in 2014, while James reportedly arrived on a tourist visa in 2023. Police are probing how the accused obtained multiple SIM cards and whether identity documents were misused in the process.
Both accused were produced before a local court, which granted the police three days’ custody for further interrogation. Investigators are focusing on tracing the money trail, identifying potential accomplices, and determining whether the accused were operating independently or as part of a broader cyber fraud syndicate.
Officials noted that impersonation of company executives has emerged as a common cybercrime tactic, with fraudsters exploiting digital communication channels to pressure employees into making unauthorised financial transfers. The recurring use of bank accounts linked to earlier fraud cases suggests systematic planning and possible interstate or international connections.
Gurugram Police have advised companies and individuals to verify all financial instructions received through calls, messages, or emails, particularly when they involve urgent payment requests. Authorities have urged victims of cyber fraud to report incidents promptly so that suspect accounts can be frozen and losses minimised.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have indicated that further arrests may follow as more details emerge about the network behind the fraud.
