In a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, the Cyber Police Station Jammu has successfully uncovered a high-value cyber fraud involving Rs 4.44 crore, resulting in the arrest of three accused from Surat, Gujarat.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, Joginder Singh today said that on September 2, 2025, a written complaint was received from a victim at the Cyber Police Station Jammu, alleging that he had been defrauded of Rs 4.44 crore by cyber criminals impersonating law enforcement officials.
The fraudsters falsely accused the complainant of being involved in money laundering using his Aadhaar and SIM credentials, he said adding, “Exploiting fear and psychological pressure and conducting digital arrest, they deceitfully coerced the victim into transferring Rs 4,44,20,000/- across multiple bank accounts through a series of fraudulent transactions.”
Flanked by Kameshwar Puri, Superintendent of Police (Incharge Cyber Police Station Jammu) and the Investigating Officer Rohit Chadgal, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Cyber Jammu, the top cop addressing the media, said, “Taking prompt cognizance of the matter, a case was registered and a detailed investigation was launched without delay.”
During the investigation, he said that the Cyber Police team meticulously traced the money trail, examined bank transactions, scrutinized mobile communications, and analyzed digital footprints linked to the fraud.
The investigation revealed that the accused network was primarily operating from Gujarat State, he added.
The SSP said that based on credible intelligence, a special investigation team led by Inspector Gagandeep Singh and Inspector Ajit Singh was deputed to Surat, Gujarat and in a well-coordinated operation, the team apprehended the three accused persons identified as Chauhan Manish Arunbhai, Ansh Vithani and Kishorbhai Karamshibhai Diyoria.
The arrested individuals were subsequently brought to Jammu for sustained interrogation to identify other co-conspirators, uncover additional evidence, and trace further financial links associated with the crime, he said.
SSP Singh stated that the Cyber Police Jammu has, so far, successfully frozen Rs 55,88,256.74 across various bank accounts linked to the accused.
Efforts are actively underway to reverse and refund the defrauded amounts to the complainant, out of which Rs 6 lakh has already been credited back to the victim’s account, he added.
On October 6, 2025, a part challan in the registered case, was produced before the Court of Law against the arrested accused.
He however, urged the public to remain vigilant and cautious of fraudulent calls, emails, or messages impersonating government or law enforcement authorities.
“The Cyber Police Jammu reaffirms its dedication to utilizing advanced cyber-forensic tools, strengthening inter-state coordination, and ensuring swift, evidence-based investigations to safeguard citizens and uphold the integrity of the digital financial ecosystem,” he said.
