In a major breakthrough, Dungarpur police in Rajasthan have arrested two members of a Dubai-based cyber fraud syndicate, uncovering a large-scale operation that targeted victims across India, particularly in rural areas.
The arrests were carried out in Gujarat, where the accused were attempting to flee to Dubai after attending a wedding. The suspects have been identified as Kausal Kumhar and Nilesh Kalal, police officials said on Wednesday.
Investigations revealed that the syndicate duped people by convincing them to open bank accounts under the pretext of receiving government benefits. These accounts were later exploited for illegal financial activities, including cryptocurrency trading, online betting, and money laundering.
Police found that more than 450 bank accounts were misused by the network, with the total fraud amount estimated at nearly Rs160 crore. The operation was allegedly coordinated from Dubai, while local operatives handled recruitment and account management within India.
Authorities stated that the arrests have exposed the depth of the inter-state and international cyber fraud network. Further investigation is underway to identify additional operatives, beneficiaries, and overseas handlers linked to the racket.
