Three arrested in high-value fraud of ₹ 4.44 Cr
Diplomat Correspondent
Jammu,DD: In a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, the Cyber Police Station Jammu has successfully uncovered a high-value cyber fraud involving ₹4.44 crore, resulting in the arrest of three accused from Surat, Gujarat.
This meticulously coordinated operation was conducted under the overall supervision of Joginder Singh, JKPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, with the active guidance and support of Kameshwar Puri, Superintendent of Police (Incharge Cyber Police Station Jammu) and the Investigating Officer Rohit Chadgal, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Cyber Jammu.
Sharing details, the SSP Jammu, Joginder Singh said that on September 2, 2025, a written complaint was received from a victim at the Cyber Police Station Jammu, alleging that he had been defrauded of ₹4.44 crore by cybercriminals impersonating law enforcement officials.
The fraudsters falsely accused the complainant of being involved in money laundering using his Aadhaar and SIM credentials.
Exploiting fear and psychological pressure and conducting digital arrest, they deceitfully coerced the victim into transferring ₹4, 44, 20,000/ across multiple bank accounts through a series of fraudulent transactions.
Taking prompt cognizance of the matter, FIR No. 28/2025 was registered under Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000 at Cyber Police Station Jammu, and a detailed investigation was launched without delay.
The SSP Jammu Joginder Singh informed that during the investigation, the Cyber Police team meticulously traced the money trail, examined bank transactions, scrutinized mobile communications, and analyzed digital footprints linked to the fraud.
The investigation revealed that the accused network was primarily operating from Gujarat State.
Based on credible intelligence, a special investigation team led by Inspector Gagandeep Singh and Inspector Ajit Singh was deputed to Surat, Gujarat.
In a well-coordinated operation, the team apprehended the following three accused persons namely Chauhan Manish Arunbhai, Ansh Vithani, son of Rameshbhai Vithani, and Kishorbhai Karamshi bhai Diyoria, son of Karmasibhai Diyoria.
The arrested individuals were subsequently brought to Jammu for sustained interrogation to identify other co-conspirators, uncover additional evidence, and trace further financial links associated with the crime.
Progress in Recovery: The Cyber Police Jammu has, so far, successfully frozen ₹55,88,256.74 across various bank accounts linked to the accused. Efforts are actively underway to reverse and refund the defrauded amounts to the complainant, out of which ₹6 lakh has already been credited back to the victim’s account.
On October 6, 2025, a part challan in FIR No. 28/2025 registered under Section 66D of the IT Act, read with relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), was produced before the Hon’ble Court of Law against the arrested accused.
Commitment of Cyber Police Jammu:
This case underscores the firm commitment of the Cyber Police Jammu to dismantling cybercriminal networks that prey on innocent citizens through deceit and intimidation.
The public is urged to remain vigilant and cautious of fraudulent calls, emails, or messages impersonating government or law enforcement authorities. Any suspicious activity should be promptly reported to the nearest police station or cyber helpline for immediate action.
The Cyber Police Jammu reaffirms its dedication to utilizing advanced cyber-forensic tools, strengthening inter-state coordination, and ensuring swift, evidence-based investigations to safeguard citizens and uphold the integrity of the digital financial ecosystem.DD
