Jammu: In a major cybercrime breakthrough, the Cyber Wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested three individuals from Surat, Gujarat for their involvement in a Rs4.4 crore digital arrest scam that targeted a Jammu-based businessman.
The case came to light on September 2, when the victim filed a formal complaint, stating that he had been falsely accused of money laundering by callers posing as law enforcement officials. Using his Aadhaar and SIM details, the fraudsters coerced him into transferring Rs4,44,20,000 to multiple bank accounts.
Following detailed investigation, a special police team from Jammu travelled to Gujarat and arrested:
Chauhan Manish Arunbhai
Ansh Vithani
Kishorbhai Karamshibhai Diyoria
All three were involved in operating the fraudulent network from Surat. They had allegedly trapped the businessman using fear tactics — a common pattern in “digital arrest” scams, where victims are held in isolation via phone under constant psychological pressure.
According to SSP Jammu Joginder Singh, cyber police traced the money trail, digital communications, and fake identities used in the scam. So far, Rs55.88 lakh has been frozen in various bank accounts linked to the accused, and Rs6 lakh has already been refunded to the victim.
The first chargesheet in the case has been filed in court, and further interrogation of the accused is underway to uncover additional co-conspirators and financial links.
