Jammu, October 7: In a major breakthrough, the cyber wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police has unearthed a sophisticated online fraud worth ₹4.44 crore, leading to the arrest of three accused from Surat, Gujarat. The cybercriminals allegedly kept a Jammu-based businessman under “digital arrest”, coercing him into transferring huge sums of money through multiple bank accounts.
The case came to light after the victim lodged a complaint at the Cyber Police Station, Jammu, claiming that he was deceived by individuals impersonating law enforcement officials.
Fraudsters Impersonated Law Officials to Extort Money
According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Joginder Singh, the culprits falsely accused the businessman of involvement in money laundering using his Aadhaar and SIM credentials. Exploiting fear and manipulation, they kept him “digitally confined” by maintaining continuous communication and psychological pressure.
“The victim was coerced into transferring ₹4,44,20,000 across several bank accounts through multiple transactions,” the SSP said during a press briefing.
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Investigation Traced Money Trail to Gujarat
After registering an FIR under Section 66D of the IT Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), a specialized team launched an extensive investigation.
Cyber experts from the Jammu unit meticulously traced bank transactions, mobile communications, and digital footprints that pointed to a fraud network operating from Gujarat.
“Based on actionable intelligence, a special investigation team (SIT) was dispatched to Surat. In a well-coordinated operation, three accused were arrested,” the SSP confirmed.
Police Urge Vigilance Against “Digital Arrest” Scams
Authorities have warned citizens against rising cases of “digital arrest” frauds, where cybercriminals pose as government or law enforcement officials to intimidate victims into transferring money.
The Jammu Cyber Police has urged the public to remain alert, verify identities, and report such suspicious communications immediately through the 1930 Cyber Helpline or nearest police station.
Key Takeaways:
- Fraud worth ₹4.44 crore uncovered by Jammu Cyber Police.
- Victim kept under digital arrest by impersonators posing as law officers.
- Three accused arrested from Surat, Gujarat.
- Case registered under IT Act Section 66D and BNS provisions.
- Police urge citizens to report cyber scams promptly.
