In a major breakthrough, Ahmedabad Cyber Crime police have arrested three individuals from Rajasthan in connection with a Rs1.15 crore financial scam that targeted a senior citizen from the Satellite area. The arrested suspects, identified as Shivraj Jaat, Kamlesh Bishnoi, and Nathuram Jaat, allegedly orchestrated a well-planned fraud that exploited digital communication and intimidation tactics.
The scam began on November 16, when the elderly victim received a phone call from someone pretending to be from a courier company. The caller claimed that a parcel sent to Iran contained illegal items, including drugs, which immediately caused panic.
The fraudsters escalated their scheme by conducting a video call, during which they falsely told the victim that his “statement” was being recorded for law enforcement purposes. Over the course of more than three hours, the scammers used the threat of a fabricated “digital arrest” to coerce the victim into transferring Rs1.15 crore to various bank accounts.
Realizing he had been duped, the victim immediately filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime department, which launched a thorough investigation. The swift response led to the identification and arrest of the three suspects in Rajasthan. During the operation, authorities recovered Rs63 lakh from five different bank accounts, along with Rs11 lakh in cash seized from the suspects.
Investigators suspect that the fraudsters may have received assistance from bank employees, as the funds were transferred across several accounts with the apparent facilitation of certain banking officials. Efforts are currently underway to identify these collaborators and take appropriate action, raising concerns that the scam may have deeper connections within the financial sector.
This case highlights the increasingly sophisticated methods used by cybercriminals, who exploit digital communication platforms to manipulate and defraud vulnerable individuals. The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police have issued a public advisory, urging citizens, especially senior citizens, to be cautious of unsolicited calls or messages and to verify any suspicious claims before making financial transactions.
