Cyber Fraud Network Used Fake Identities, Rented Bank Accounts and Cryptocurrency to Launder Money, Say Police
A Jaipur-based doctor was allegedly cheated of Rs 24 lakh in a sophisticated “digital arrest” cyber fraud scam, prompting a major investigation that led to the arrest of a Kazakhstan-returned MBBS graduate and another accused allegedly linked to the racket.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Rajarshi Raj, the victim received threatening WhatsApp calls and messages on December 15, 2025. The fraudsters allegedly claimed that she and her family members would be placed under “digital arrest” and subjected to legal action unless she complied with their demands. Acting under fear and pressure, the doctor transferred Rs 24 lakh through RTGS on December 19.
Following the complaint, Jaipur Police registered a case and launched a coordinated investigation involving the Shyam Nagar Police Station, the District Special Team (DST), and the cyber cell.
During the probe, investigators identified the involvement of a Kazakhstan-returned MBBS graduate, who was allegedly a close associate of the main accused. Police said both individuals had studied medicine together in Kazakhstan. The second accused allegedly played a key role in arranging bank accounts used to receive and move fraud proceeds.
Investigators further alleged that the main accused operated from multiple rented accommodations across Jaipur and used forged Aadhaar cards carrying fake identities and addresses to open bank accounts. These accounts were then allegedly used to facilitate cyber fraud activities and conceal financial transactions.
According to police officials, the accused and his associates rented bank accounts from individuals across various states, routed fraud money through those accounts, and quickly withdrew the funds using ATMs and bank visits to avoid detection. The investigation also revealed that the gang allegedly exploited foreign MBBS students whose bank accounts remained operational internationally, making it easier to transfer and move funds.
Police further claimed that the accused converted cash deposits into cryptocurrency, particularly USDT, which was later sold through online platforms and transferred across multiple accounts to obscure the money trail and complicate financial tracking.
During the operation, law enforcement authorities seized 32 ATM cards, 12 cheque books, nine passbooks, eight SIM cards, two rubber stamps, five mobile phones, and Rs 1.27 lakh in cash.
Officials stated that more than 100 complaints linked to the accused have been registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal from different states across India. Investigators are now working to identify additional members of the network and trace the complete flow of funds involved in the alleged cyber fraud operation.
The case has once again highlighted the growing threat posed by “digital arrest” scams, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement or government officials to intimidate victims into transferring large sums of money.
