Four college students from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, have been arrested for their involvement in a major cyber fraud case. The students—identified as Rohan Shakya, Ayush Rathore, Nilesh Gorele, and Abhishek Tripathi—are accused of allowing their bank accounts to be used for unauthorized financial transactions in exchange for a commission, according to law enforcement.
The arrests came after an investigation into a cyber fraud syndicate that duped a 59-year-old woman out of Rs1.60 crore in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. The woman was reportedly tricked into transferring large sums of money under false pretenses.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajesh Kumar Tripathi stated that during the probe, it was discovered that Rs15 lakh had been transferred into Rohan Shakya’s account, and Rs10 lakh of that amount was subsequently withdrawn. The students were allegedly responsible for providing their account details to the fraud syndicate, allowing the money to be funneled through various bank accounts.
The investigation has now expanded, with the arrests of these four students bringing the total number of suspects arrested across multiple states to seven. The authorities are continuing their efforts to trace the remaining individuals involved in this elaborate fraud scheme.
This case highlights the growing concern over young individuals becoming involved in cybercrime, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Authorities are urging students to be vigilant and avoid engaging in illegal financial activities, as the consequences can be severe.
