Jaipur: Jaipur Police have busted an alleged international cyber fraud syndicate accused of running digital arrest scams across India and laundering the proceeds through bank accounts linked to medical students and cryptocurrency channels. Two accused, including Dr. Ganesh Chaudhary of Barmer and Dushyant Jangid of Jaipur’s Hasanpura area, have been arrested, while the alleged mastermind, Sunil Vishnoi alias Kartik, remains absconding.
Victims Pressured Through Digital Arrest Threats
According to investigators, the syndicate allegedly impersonated officials from law enforcement agencies, telecom regulators and cybercrime units to target victims. The accused used continuous calls and messaging apps to create fear and urgency, making victims believe they were under criminal investigation.
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Police said victims were kept under what the accused described as digital arrest, with constant virtual surveillance and sustained psychological pressure. They were allegedly warned of immediate arrest unless they complied with instructions and transferred money.
The case came to light after Jaipur-based doctor Surekha Lodha filed a complaint at Shyam Nagar police station. She alleged that in December 2025, callers posing as investigating officials threatened her with serious legal consequences and kept her under prolonged digital arrest, during which she was coerced into transferring ₹24 lakh to a fake company account.
Medical Students’ Accounts Used For Laundering
Investigators said the network used a structured financial system to move money collected from victims. One key method allegedly involved the misuse of bank accounts belonging to Indian medical students studying abroad.
Police said some accounts were rented out for money or accessed through inducements. In several cases, shell companies were allegedly created using forged documents to open additional accounts for routing illicit funds.
Once victims transferred money, the funds were allegedly layered through multiple accounts to hide their origin. Investigators found that the money was later converted into USDT and other cryptocurrencies and moved through international platforms, making recovery more difficult.
Network Linked To Cases Across 10 States
Following the complaint, Shyam Nagar Police, DST teams and cybercrime units carried out a coordinated technical investigation using transaction analysis, mobile tracking and digital footprint mapping. These efforts led to the identification and arrest of the accused.
Preliminary investigation has linked the gang to more than 100 cyber fraud cases across at least 10 states, including Rajasthan, Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.
Police said the accused frequently changed identities during operations, posing as TRAI representatives, police officers and cybercrime investigators. Investigators are now examining bank records, crypto wallets and communication logs to trace the full money trail and identify more members of the network. Further arrests are likely as the probe expands.
