IIT Student Among Three Arrested as International Cyber Fraud Network Operated from Jaipur
New Delhi. Gurugram Cyber Police have arrested three persons, including an IIT student, in connection with an international cyber fraud network operating from Jaipur, Rajasthan. According to police officials, the accused were involved in providing bank accounts to foreign-based cyber fraud gangs and managing fraudulent money transfers.
Bank Account Facilitators Exposed
Investigations revealed that the accused used to purchase and operate bank accounts for cybercriminals based abroad. In return, they received nearly 30 percent commission from the fraud proceeds. The remaining amount was transferred to overseas networks using USDT cryptocurrency. Authorities said the operation was conducted in an organised manner, with online platforms being used to arrange new accounts.
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Accused Profiles and Task Scam
The arrested individuals have been identified as Saurabh Kumar Meena (27) from Jaipur, Abhishek Bishnoi (20) from Phalodi, and Laxman alias Lucky (22) from Nagaur. Police said Saurabh Kumar Meena is a student of IIT Jodhpur, while Abhishek Bishnoi has studied nursing and Laxman holds a master’s degree.
The cyber police case was registered after a complaint was filed by a victim who was contacted through the Telegram app and lured into an online task-based fraud. The complainant stated that the accused induced him to perform various online tasks and cheated him of approximately ₹3.13 lakh. Following the complaint, police initiated an investigation and traced the suspects using technical and digital evidence.
Major Seizure of Fraud Tools
During the probe, it was also found that the accused worked as facilitators for overseas cyber fraudsters by arranging bank accounts. In exchange for commission, they opened accounts in their own and others’ names and handed them over to foreign fraud networks.
Police recovered 11 mobile phones, 40 SIM cards, 43 ATM cards, 15 bank passbooks, and 7 cheque books from their possession. Officials said these devices and documents were used to conduct fraudulent transactions and manage the network’s financial operations.
Crypto Conversion Money Trail
According to Gurugram police, preliminary interrogation revealed that the accused were in contact with cyber fraud operatives based abroad. After receiving the fraud money, it was converted into cryptocurrency and forwarded through multiple channels to obscure the source of the funds.
Judicial Custody and Ongoing Probe
Two of the accused have been sent to judicial custody, while the main accused, Saurabh Kumar Meena, is being questioned further after being taken on two days of police remand.
Cybercrime experts said that local support networks have become a major challenge in combating international cyber fraud. Police urged people to avoid sending money through online task offers, investment schemes, or suspicious links and to immediately report any suspicious activity to the cyber helpline.
The investigation is continuing to identify other members of the network and trace the main operators based overseas. Officials said more arrests are possible as the probe progresses.
About the author – Rehan Khan is a law student and legal journalist with a keen interest in cybercrime, digital fraud, and emerging technology laws. He writes on the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and online safety, focusing on developments that impact individuals and institutions in India.
