New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) Three men were arrested for targeting jewellers in Delhi's Rohini by posing as genuine buyers and duping them with screenshots of bogus online transactions, an official said on Monday.

The accused were identified as Suresh (44), Sahil (20) and Harsh Dahiya (22).

"The case came to light on August 22 when three men visited LK Jewellers in Karala and took away ornaments after showing a fake online money transfer to the shop owner," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) Rajeev Ranjan said.

A case was registered under Sections 318(4) (Cheating) and 3(5) (Joint liability) of the BNS at the Kanjhawala Police Station. Using CCTV footage, technical surveillance and human intelligence, the accused were identified and later arrested during raids at their hideouts, the police said.

Upon interrogation, the trio allegedly admitted to their involvement and disclosed their modus operandi - using mobile phones to display fake payment confirmations to unsuspecting jewellers.

Additionally, the police recovered jewellery, including two pairs of silver anklets, a silver chain, a pair of gold earrings, and about 100 grams of other silver items from their possession. A motorcycle used in the crime and the mobile phones employed to generate fake payment screenshots were also seized, the police mentioned further.

According to officials, Suresh, the eldest of the group, has a criminal record with 12 previous cases of theft, robbery and snatching. Sahil and Harsh, both residents of southwest Delhi, were earlier involved in separate cheating cases registered at the Baba Haridas Nagar Police Station. PTI SSJ SSJ MPL MPL