Jodhpur cyber police bust Rs 5 crore fraud network, arrest three for laundering proceeds through rented bank accounts
Accused withdrew fraud money from ATMs within 30–60 minutes; 95 debit cards and 30 SIM cards seized
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Recovery made from cyber criminals in Jodhpur
Jaipur: The cyber police station of the Jodhpur Commissionerate has dismantled an alleged money-laundering network linked to cybercrime proceeds worth Rs 5 crore, arresting three individuals who were caught withdrawing cash from ATMs in the city, police said.
The operation was conducted under the direction of Police Commissioner Sharat Kaviraj and DCP (Headquarters) Shaheen C. Inspector Suresh Saran led the team, which had been keeping a watch on suspicious activity at various ATMs in Jodhpur. The three accused — Bhajan Lal Vishnoi (25) of Nandra Kala (Airport Police Station), Aksay Rajpurohit (22) of Tiwri (currently residing in Mandore), and Dhanraj Vishnoi (21) of Sarnada (Dangiyawas Police Station) — were intercepted while allegedly withdrawing cash. They attempted to flee on seeing the police but were apprehended.
A subsequent search of the accused’s rented room on 5th Road led to the recovery of 95 debit cards from various banks, 30 active SIM cards, 18 bank passbooks and diaries, 11 smartphones, and nine postal parcels addressed in different names, all of which were seized.
During questioning, police said the gang allegedly sourced bank accounts on rent from individuals across different states through Telegram. The ATM cards and passbooks for these accounts were delivered to the accused through parcels sent under fictitious names. As soon as fraud money was credited to any of these accounts, the accused would allegedly withdraw the entire amount from an ATM within 30 to 60 minutes — before the cyber cell could freeze the account. The cash was then reportedly converted into virtual currency and transferred to the original cybercriminals.
Jodhpur police have also issued a public advisory urging citizens not to lend their bank accounts, SIM cards or identity documents to others for money; to avoid fake investment or trading offers on social media; not to be intimidated by video calls from individuals impersonating officials; and to report any cyber fraud by calling the helpline 1930 or filing a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in.
