RoboTrade Scam: Main Accused Arrested in Nagpur After 1.5 Years
After an 18-month manhunt, police have arrested Devkrishna Sahu in Nagpur for his role in the Rs 1.93 crore RoboTrade investment fraud.
The long hunt for the mastermind behind the massive RoboTrade scam has finally come to an end. After eighteen months on the run, the primary accused, Devkrishna Sahu, has been apprehended by the Betul Bazaar police in Nagpur.
Sahu, a resident of Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, was the final piece in a criminal puzzle involving a sophisticated online investment fraud that swindled a victim out of a staggering Rs 1.93 crore.
The High-Return Trap
The investigation was triggered by a formal complaint lodged on February 9, 2025, by Kuldeep Rathore, a resident of Ganj, Betul. The victim reported being lured into a fraudulent scheme through the RoboTrade application. The accused individuals promised exceptionally high returns on investments, a classic tactic used in cyber-enabled economic crimes.
The scam unraveled when Rathore attempted to withdraw his accumulated funds. Instead of receiving his money, he was met with evasion and silence from the perpetrators. Realizing he had been defrauded, the victim approached the authorities to report the massive financial loss.
A Year-and-a-Half Manhunt
While the police had successfully identified and arrested three other suspects—Milan Rathore, Pankaj alias Gyanprakash Sahu, and Yogesh Sahu—Devkrishna Sahu managed to evade capture for over a year and a half. He had been constantly moving between locations to stay ahead of the law.
The breakthrough came under the direct supervision of Betul Superintendent of Police (SP) Virendra Jain, who had initiated a specialized operation to track down individuals involved in high-value economic and cybercrimes. Following a critical tip-off from the cyber cell regarding Sahu's presence in Nagpur, a dedicated police team was dispatched to execute the arrest.
The Arrest and Confession
A police team, led by Betul Bazaar Station House Officer (SHO) Inspector Vijay Singh Thakur, traveled to Nagpur and successfully intercepted the fugitive. Upon being brought back to Betul, Sahu reportedly confessed to his direct involvement in the multi-crore fraud during interrogation.
The successful operation was carried out by a team including:
- SHO Vijay Thakur
- Mulayam Maurya
- Ajay Barbade
- Sukhram Panwar
- Constable Liladhar
Following his arrest, Devkrishna Sahu has been remanded to judicial custody. In light of this arrest, SP Virendra Jain has issued a stern warning to the public. He urged citizens to remain vigilant and avoid investing money in unknown or unverified mobile applications that promise unrealistic or high returns, emphasizing the importance of reporting any suspicious financial activity to the police immediately.