The State Cybercrime Centre of Excellence announced on Wednesday the arrest of three individuals for allegedly cheating a victim of Rs 11.42 crore using a fraudulent scheme known as “digital arrest.”
According to officials, the accused—Kashyap Arun Belani, Dinesh Chhaganlal Limbachiya, and Dhaval Mahesh Mevada—were involved in operating a complex cyber fraud network. Investigations revealed that they had opened multiple bank accounts under the names of fake charitable trusts.
These accounts were allegedly used to launder the proceeds of their criminal activities. The stolen funds were distributed across a wider crime syndicate, masking the origin of the money and making recovery difficult.
Officials emphasized that this form of cybercrime is growing in complexity, with perpetrators exploiting digital tools to manipulate and deceive victims under the guise of legal or police action.
The Cybercrime Cell continues its investigation, seeking links to larger networks and warning the public to remain vigilant against such sophisticated scams.
