Kota City Cyber Police in Rajasthan arrested 22-year-old Sohail Khan on Wednesday, following his involvement in a major cyber fraud case worth Rs56 lakh, an official confirmed. Khan had been on the run for an extended period before his capture. Police also seized his mobile phone and Rs15,000 in cash.
SP Amrita Duhan shared that the fraud came to light after a complaint was filed by Pradeep Kumar in February. Kumar revealed that in January, he was added to a WhatsApp group of unknown individuals who promoted online share trading. The group persuaded him to download a trading app from Google Play Store and set up an account.
Between January 19 and February 6, Kumar transferred a total of ₹56 lakh into an account provided by the scammers. However, when he tried to withdraw his “investment,” the app failed to process the transaction. To his dismay, the fraudsters demanded an additional Rs11.30 lakh to release the funds.
Realizing he had fallen victim to a scam, Kumar reported the incident to the Cyber Cell. Authorities initiated a case under the IPC and IT Act. A specialized team, led by SHO Inspector Satish Chand and overseen by ASP Dilip Saini, was formed to investigate the fraud. The team traced the scam’s financial trail to bank accounts and mobile numbers linked to the crime, eventually leading to Khan’s arrest.
Further investigation revealed that the Rs56 lakh fraud amount had been deposited directly into Khan’s bank account. Authorities also uncovered that his account was tied to 45 separate cyber fraud complaints reported across various states.
Khan has been remanded to two days of police custody for further questioning, as the investigation continues to uncover more details of the scam and identify any additional accomplices.
