In a major breakthrough, the Bengaluru police has arrested Mayank Kadian, the alleged mastermind behind a massive Rs 4-crore cyber and financial fraud, from his residence in Mohali after a prolonged and intensive manhunt. Kadian, who had been absconding for nearly five to six months, was constantly changing locations between Uttar Pradesh, Karnal, Bengaluru, and Chandigarh to evade arrest. According to investigation officers, since 2023, Kadian along with his sister, Garima Kadian, and brother-in-law, Sachin Tomar, defrauded a reputed Bengaluru-based business group of over Rs 4 crore. The probe has unearthed what the police describe as a well-organised and high-profile fraud network. Besides the main trio, six to seven other associates have also been named in the FIR. Garima and Sachin were previously arrested by the Bengaluru police. As per the police complaint, the gang meticulously designed its scam to win the victims’ trust. They first collected detailed financial information about potential targets, a task allegedly handled by Sachin Tomar, a former bank employee. Garima Kadian reportedly lured victims by building personal or familial relationships with them. Once trust was established, the gang offered lucrative but fake opportunities such as helping obtain US visas, launching new restaurant ventures, or investing in high-return real-estate projects. They also used forged identity documents and fake Aadhaar cards to appear legitimate. To further build credibility, the gang initially returned small profits on early investments, tricking victims into believing they were genuine and affluent. When larger sums were involved, they fabricated property documents and structured deals as cash-based or civil property transactions to later evade criminal liability by presenting them as civil disputes. Long criminal history The syndicate has been on police radar since 2018, with six to seven criminal cases already registered against its members. Reports suggest that the group enjoyed connections with influential individuals, allegedly helping them avoid legal scrutiny and enforcement actions. Earlier, on May 5, 2025, the Bengaluru police had arrested some accused from Chandigarh, followed by another FIR registered on July 1, 2025, at Sector 39 police station, Chandigarh. Further Investigation Underway Police have confirmed that investigations are ongoing. Raids are being conducted to trace other accomplices, verify forged documents, and analyse financial transactions to uncover the full scope of the fraud network. “We are determined to dismantle the entire operation and bring every member of this syndicate to justice,” said a senior police officer.
