In a stunning development, the son of Khan Chacha’s founder has been nabbed by Delhi Police for aiding cyber fraudsters in laundering over 54 lakh rupees. Mohammad Javed’s arrest on Wednesday has cast a long shadow over the beloved eatery chain’s illustrious history.
Javed allegedly handed over his bank account to scammers operating ‘digital arrest’ rackets, enabling them to process dirty money. Mohammad Salim, the chain’s director, faces charges for similar facilitation as a ‘mule account’ operator.
The operation uncovered two phones and SIMs during searches, with confessions revealing financial distress led them to this path. The account, meant for restaurant operations, earned them a small cut for illicit use.
Interrogation exposed a chain of contacts: Harvinder Kohli first approached, linking to Naseem and Sandeep Dwivedi. Post-sharing credentials, 54 lakhs from multiple frauds flowed in and out swiftly.
Suspicious deleted messages suggest broader involvement. Data has been sent to national cyber authorities for deeper analysis. Police are hunting the key introducers.
DCP Sachin Sharma cautioned the public against greed-driven sharing of financial details, emphasizing legal repercussions for mule account holders.
Since its 1972 Delhi origins, Khan Chacha’s expansion and fame for mouthwatering kebabs now face scrutiny amid this cyber crime entanglement, unsettling the industry and loyal customers alike.
