In a significant breakthrough, the Kukshi police have arrested Dinesh Bishnoi from Bikaner, Rajasthan, for his involvement in a fraudulent online share trading scheme that duped a Canara Bank employee of Rs 5.27 lakh. The accused was produced in court and has been granted police remand for further interrogation.
The scam came to light when Darpesh Neeme, a resident of Kukshi, filed a complaint alleging that he was contacted by unknown individuals on social media platforms. These individuals enticed him with promises of substantial profits through investments in share trading. He was added to a WhatsApp group where trading tips were shared, and subsequently, a link was provided to download a fake share trading application.
Following the instructions of the accused, Darpesh transferred a total of Rs 5.27 lakh to various bank accounts. The application displayed a balance corresponding to the deposited amount. However, when Darpesh attempted to withdraw his funds, the accused demanded additional payments under the guise of taxes on the earned profits. Upon his refusal, the accused blocked Darpesh’s account on the application and removed him from all associated groups.
Acting on the complaint, a dedicated team was formed to investigate the matter. Through meticulous tracking of KYC details and money transfers, the police identified Anil Kumar Bishnoi, a resident of Phalodi, Rajasthan, who had opened two current accounts in Kolkata at the behest of Dinesh Bishnoi. Anil Kumar was arrested on December 28, 2024.
Subsequently, a reward of Rs 5,000 was announced for information leading to the arrest of Dinesh Bishnoi. Acting on a tip-off, he was apprehended from Bikaner on Sunday. He was brought to Kukshi on Tuesday and produced in court, where he was granted police remand for further questioning. During the investigation, multiple SIM cards were recovered from Dinesh, indicating the use of various identities in the fraudulent activities.
The Kukshi police have commended the efforts of the investigative team and assured the public of their commitment to combating cyber fraud and ensuring justice for the victims. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to uncover the full extent of the scam and identify other potential victims.
