The Ajmer Cyber Police arrested two individuals on Sunday for their involvement in a cybercrime scheme that targeted people through fraudulent advertisements on social media platforms. The accused, Vinod Meena (23) and Kalu Ram Meena (22), both residents of Sawai Madhopur district, were apprehended for luring victims into investing in fake companies promising high profits.
The police recovered significant items from the accused, including three mobile phones, three ATM cards from different banks, a car, and Rs 31,500 in cash. The Ajmer Cyber Cell had received complaints from victims in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and other states, who were duped by false posts and advertisements circulating on various social media platforms. These advertisements claimed to offer large returns on investments in different companies.
The cyber police from multiple states traced the fraudulent posts to Ajmer and launched an investigation. Superintendent of Police Vandita Rana formed a special team to probe the case. The team eventually located the suspects in a car, operating their mobiles to manage the scam.
During the search, the police found that the accused were running multiple social media accounts, which were used to send fraudulent posts to victims. A list of victims was found on their mobile phones, along with QR codes used to collect money. The money was deposited into bank accounts that were opened using fake names and documents.
The police have arrested both suspects and are continuing their investigation to identify additional victims and uncover the full extent of the fraud.
