In a major cybercrime crackdown, Gandhinagar police have arrested Bhaveshkumar Nimavat (26) and Yash Dangi (28) from Surendranagar for their involvement in a massive digital fraud case. The two cybercriminals are accused of orchestrating the transfer of over Rs30 crore in just six weeks, using more than 50 bank accounts spread across 10 states.
Operating under code names such as KD and PC, they managed to channel large sums of money through various angadia firms based in Surendranagar and Rajkot. These funds were directed to recipients in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, creating an intricate web of illegal transactions.
The investigation was launched after a Gandhinagar-based techie couple fell victim to the fraud. The couple was convinced by the criminals that they were involved in a Rs200 crore money laundering operation. Under pressure, the couple transferred Rs2.5 lakh to the fraudsters. Upon realizing their mistake, they contacted the cyber fraud helpline (1930), which led to a complaint being filed with the Infocity police.
Gandhinagar Range DIG Virendra Yadav emphasized the urgency of the case, prompting its swift transfer to the cybercrime cell. The investigation continues as the authorities work to uncover the full extent of the cybercrime network.
