In a key breakthrough under the city police’s ‘Cyber Shield’ initiative, 24-year-old Ajay Kumar from Ajit Colony, Jodhpur, was arrested in Jaipur for allegedly laundering money for the TINBO cybercrime syndicate—a transnational network targeting victims across India.
Kumar was detained during an intelligence-led raid on July 16 at Colava Multi Cuisine Restaurant on Meera Marg, located above Hotel Palmtown. His suspicious behavior led police to recover Rs71,220 in cash, 13 ATM/debit cards, 8 SIM cards, 2 mobile phones with incriminating chats, and a bank passbook.
According to SHO Rajendra Godara of Shiprapath Police Station, Kumar’s arrest was made possible through a coordinated investigation led by DCP (South) Digant Anand. Initial analysis links the seized ATM cards to 51 cyber fraud complaints nationwide, verified through the national 1930 Cyber Portal.
Police believe Kumar served as a commission agent for TINBO, procuring bank accounts and SIM cards, which he shared via WhatsApp with foreign handlers. After scam proceeds were deposited, he withdrew the funds, converted them to USDT cryptocurrency, and transferred them through digital wallets or QR codes. He reportedly earned a 7% commission per transaction.
“This was no innocent middleman. He was fully aware of the criminal proceeds and played an active role in laundering the money,” stated SHO Godara.
Kumar has been booked under Sections 316(2), 318(4), and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and is in police custody until July 21. Digital forensics teams are now analyzing his devices, and further arrests are expected.
Authorities have warned the public to stay vigilant against suspicious financial offers on WhatsApp, Telegram, and social media, as such channels are increasingly used for cyber fraud.
