Delhi’s ‘Lifafa Gang’ members arrested for robbing commuters

**Delhi’s ‘Lifafa Gang’ Members Arrested for Robbing Commuters**

*By Snehil Singh | October 13, 2025, 03:34 PM*

The Delhi Police have arrested three members of the notorious “Lifafa Gang,” infamous for robbing commuters after offering them lifts. According to ANI, the gang’s modus operandi involves hypnotizing elderly citizens and stealing their gold ornaments and cash. They then replace the genuine jewelry with fake ornaments hidden inside paper envelopes.

The arrests followed a complaint lodged in July by a woman at the Hari Nagar police station, who reported being robbed of her gold earrings and cash.

### Investigation and Arrest

To crack the case, the police analyzed CCTV footage and employed Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology. The investigation revealed that the car involved in the crime was bearing a fake registration number.

Based on specific information regarding the gang’s movements, the police set up a trap near Swarg Ashram Road. When signaled to stop, the driver attempted to flee but was intercepted and arrested along with two other suspects.

### Evidence Recovered

Upon searching the vehicle, the police recovered the original registration plate, an artificial chain, two rings, and 22 paper envelopes—all used in the gang’s scam to cheat victims. The vehicle and related incriminating materials have been seized.

### Separate Case: Crypto Fraud Racket Busted by Delhi Police Cyber Crime Team

In an unrelated operation, the Delhi Police Cyber Crime team arrested a man from Punjab linked to a crypto fraud racket promising lucrative work-from-home opportunities.

The accused was part of a Telegram-based crypto scam network operating out of Agwar Pona in Jagraon, Ludhiana.

A case was registered on October 5 at the Cyber Police Station in Shahdara after a resident of Vishvkarma Nagar fell victim to the scam. The victim responded to an Instagram advertisement for a work-from-home job and was directed to a Telegram group, where a woman posing as a company employee offered paid online tasks.

Initially, the victim received small payments, but later lost ₹55,100 via UPI deposits after being asked to pay additional charges to withdraw earnings.

The Delhi Police continue their efforts to curb such criminal activities and urge the public to remain cautious.
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