Jammu:In a major breakthrough against organized cybercrime, the Cyber Police Station Jammu has busted a high-value online fraud amounting to ₹4.44 crore and arrested three accused from Surat, Gujarat. The operation was conducted under the overall supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, Joginder Singh (JKPS), and the guidance of Superintendent of Police (Incharge Cyber Police Station Jammu) Kameshwar Puri, along with Investigating Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Cyber Jammu, Rohit Chadgal.
Officials said the case came to light on September 2, 2025, when a written complaint was received from a victim alleging that cybercriminals posing as law enforcement officers had extorted ₹4.44 crore. The fraudsters allegedly accused the complainant of involvement in money laundering using his Aadhaar and SIM credentials and coerced him into transferring money across several bank accounts under the guise of a “digital arrest.”
Taking swift action, the police registered FIR No. 28/2025 under Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and launched a detailed investigation. Cyber teams meticulously traced the money trail, scrutinized transactions, and examined digital evidence, which led them to the accused network operating from Gujarat.
Acting on credible intelligence, a special team led by Inspectors Gagandeep Singh and Ajit Singh was deputed to Surat, where three accused were apprehended—Chauhan Manish Arunbhai, Ansh Vithani (son of Rameshbhai Vithani), and Kishorbhai Karamshibhai Diyoria (son of Karmasibhai Diyoria). The accused were later brought to Jammu for sustained interrogation to identify other co-conspirators and recover additional evidence.
So far, Cyber Police Jammu has successfully frozen ₹55.88 lakh in multiple bank accounts linked to the fraud. Out of the total defrauded amount, ₹6 lakh has already been refunded to the complainant, while efforts continue to recover the remaining sum. On October 6, 2025, a part challan in FIR No. 28/2025 was presented before the competent court under Section 66D of the IT Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Police said the case reflects their firm resolve to dismantle cybercrime networks exploiting citizens through fear and deceit. Authorities have urged the public to remain alert against fraudulent communications impersonating government or enforcement agencies and to immediately report such incidents to the nearest police station or cyber helpline. [KNT]
