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Pirated Book Racket Busted in Delhi
20 Nov
Summary
- Six individuals apprehended in a major online piracy operation.
- Pirated academic and reputed books sold via e-commerce and social media.
- Hundreds of fake books sourced from Daryaganj market, shipped nationwide.
Delhi Police have successfully dismantled a significant online operation involved in the sale of pirated books. The crime branch apprehended six individuals allegedly operating this racket, which utilized e-commerce platforms and social media to distribute pirated academic and reputed titles across the country. The investigation began after authorities received an intelligence tip-off regarding the illegal sales.
During raids in Mayur Vihar Phase-I and Ganesh Nagar, police discovered and seized a substantial collection of pirated books. The accused reportedly sourced these counterfeit materials from the Daryaganj Book Market and employed postal and private courier services for nationwide distribution. This operation highlights a carefully constructed system designed to appear legitimate, employing digital payment methods and outsourcing printing processes.
Further investigation revealed that the network involved outsourcing printing to local presses and separately preparing printing plates, with auto-generated invoices used to deceive customers. Notices have been issued to five more individuals connected to this piracy ring, indicating a broader scope to the illegal business. All seized items have been secured for the ongoing probe.
