Kailash Lal Keer, the mastermind behind a large-scale cyber fraud operation, was arrested by the Karoi police station in Bhilwara district on Friday evening. Keer, who executed a scam across 13 states, managed to deceive people out of a staggering Rs124 million. The fraudster, a resident of Gadarmala village in the Karoi police area, had 28 cases registered against him in various states.
Bhilwara District Police Superintendent Dharmendra Singh stated that a special team, led by trainee IPS officer Jatin Jain, was formed to specifically address cyber fraud in the district. Keer was apprehended in connection with a case registered at the Thrissur City Cyber Police Station in Kerala.
Keer had opened two bank accounts in Punjab and Sindh Bank under the name RK Farming Group and lured victims with promises of easy online earnings. He exploited these accounts for fraudulent activities by leasing them to others for trading and charging exorbitant fees in return. The banks raised concerns when they detected suspicious transactions linked to these accounts, triggering an investigation.
Keer’s fraudulent activities spanned across multiple states, including Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Telangana, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh. The total amount defrauded is estimated at Rs124 million, with the accused facing serious charges in each of these states.
This arrest highlights the ongoing threat of cyber crime and serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance against such scams. The police are continuing their investigation and working to prevent further fraudulent activities by Keer’s network.