Ajmer. Police in Rajasthan’s Ajmer district have arrested Rohit Mali (24), who had been absconding for two months in a case involving the alleged use of bank accounts to receive money obtained through cyber fraud. Mali, a resident of Tilonia, is accused of luring people with promises of money and renting their bank accounts and mobile SIM cards to facilitate the deposit of proceeds from cybercrime. According to police, approximately ₹34 lakh in allegedly defrauded money was deposited into the bank accounts of three accused arrested earlier in the case. The investigation has identified 10 victims from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan who were allegedly cheated.
Bank Accounts and SIM Cards Rented for Commission
According to police, the accused allegedly persuaded local residents to rent out their bank accounts and mobile SIM cards in exchange for money. These accounts and SIM cards were then allegedly used to receive and transfer money obtained through cybercrime. By routing the proceeds through accounts belonging to other people, the alleged fraudsters attempted to conceal their identities and avoid detection by investigating agencies. Police are now investigating how many people were involved in the network and which bank accounts were used to move the money further.
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Rohit Mali Named After Three Arrests
During the investigation, police arrested Mukesh Bairwa, Manoj Bairwa and Anil Bairwa. During questioning, the three allegedly told investigators that they had handed over their bank accounts and mobile SIM cards to Rohit Mali. Police subsequently launched a search for Mali, who remained at large for nearly two months. After gathering information about his activities and possible locations, the police team tracked him down. He was arrested on October 8.
Special Police Team Conducts Operation
A special team was formed under the supervision of Ayush Vashishth, Deputy Superintendent of Police for the Kishangarh Rural area, to locate and arrest the accused. The team, led by Station House Officer Banna Lal Jat, gathered information about possible hideouts and conducted searches to trace Mali. Following sustained efforts, the police arrested him.
After his arrest, Mali was produced before a court, which remanded him to three days of police custody. Investigators are questioning him to establish the extent of his alleged involvement in the cyber fraud and identify other individuals connected to the network.
Fraud Cases Involving Victims Across Four States
The investigation has revealed alleged fraud involving 10 victims from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. Police are collecting details of the bank accounts and financial transactions linked to these cases.
A key objective is to determine which accounts received the approximately ₹34 lakh, where the money was transferred subsequently and who played a role in moving the funds. Matching complaints and financial records from different states could help investigators identify additional links in the suspected cyber fraud network.
Investigation Underway to Trace Money and Identify Others
Police are questioning Mali to determine how many bank accounts and SIM cards he allegedly obtained from other people. Investigators are also examining how much commission was offered in exchange for providing these accounts and SIM cards, and whether other individuals were involved in the arrangement.
Police are further attempting to establish Mali’s alleged links with cyber fraudsters and trace the final destination of the money. Investigators are examining financial transactions, mobile SIM cards and communications among the accused to establish the sequence of events.
In cybercrime cases, bank accounts belonging to other individuals may be used to receive and transfer money obtained through fraud. Such arrangements can make it difficult for investigating agencies to identify the people actually operating the fraud. In the Ajmer case, police are working to connect the various links in the suspected network based on the information obtained during Mali’s interrogation.
The investigation is continuing to establish the roles of other suspects, trace the movement of the allegedly defrauded money and determine the full extent of the operation.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
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