Ajmer: Cyber fraudsters in Rajasthan’s Ajmer district allegedly cheated two people of a total of ₹5.59 lakh using online ticket booking and insurance policy-related pretexts. In both cases, the victims initially reported the incidents through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP). Based on the complaints, zero FIRs were registered at the Cyber Police Station of the ATS-SOG in Jaipur, after which the cases were transferred to the Ajmer Cyber Police Station for investigation.
In the first case, Priyanka Maheshwari, a resident of Rajhans Colony in Kishangarh, alleged that she was trying to book an online ticket for Vaishno Devi on August 6. During the process, a person contacted her claiming to assist with ticket booking and obtained details related to the booking. Shortly afterwards, a total of ₹1,09,600 was allegedly withdrawn from her bank account through multiple transactions.
After discovering the fraud, the victim reported the matter through the cybercrime portal. Based on the complaint, a zero FIR was registered at the ATS-SOG Cyber Police Station in Jaipur and the case was subsequently transferred to the Ajmer Cyber Police Station. The investigation has been assigned to Police Inspector Vinod Kumar.
In the second case, fraudsters allegedly cheated Mahendra Singh Rathore of ₹4.50 lakh by creating fear that his insurance policy would lapse. Rathore, a resident of Shastri Nagar, alleged that the cybercriminals contacted him and claimed that instalments on his insurance policy were outstanding. They allegedly told him that failure to pay the pending amount would result in the policy being discontinued.
The accused allegedly persuaded Rathore to transfer money in the name of keeping the policy active. Believing their claims, he transferred a total of ₹4.50 lakh. He later suspected that he had been defrauded and filed a complaint through the NCRP. Based on the complaint, a zero FIR was registered at the ATS-SOG Cyber Police Station in Jaipur on August 12, 2026. The case was then transferred to the Ajmer Cyber Police Station, where the investigation has been assigned to Head Constable Mahipal Singh.
According to police, the two cases involved different pretexts, but the objective was allegedly the same — persuading victims to make online payments. In one case, the fraudster offered assistance with ticket booking, while in the other, the victim was allegedly threatened with the loss of his insurance policy. Investigators are now tracing the bank accounts into which the money was transferred and identifying the people operating those accounts.
The incidents come amid a rise in cyber fraud cases in Ajmer district. According to police data, seven cyber fraud cases were registered in the district between May 13 and August 13, 2026. Five of these cases involved a combined financial loss of ₹15,77,781, while the amount involved in the remaining two cases has not been disclosed.
Renowned cyber crime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh said cybercriminals are increasingly using everyday services and existing financial relationships to establish credibility with potential victims. People contacted by unknown individuals regarding ticket bookings, insurance policies, banking services or other financial matters should independently verify their identity before taking any action. Banking credentials, OTPs, PINs and CVV details should never be shared with unknown callers, and payments through unverified links should be avoided.
Experts advise people to use only official websites or verified platforms when booking tickets, making insurance payments or accessing other services. If someone creates urgency by demanding immediate payment to prevent a policy from lapsing or to complete a booking, the claim should first be independently verified through the concerned organisation.
In case of suspected cyber fraud, victims should report the incident immediately through the appropriate cybercrime reporting mechanism. Early reporting can improve the chances of tracing or freezing fraudulent transactions before the money is moved through additional accounts.
The Ajmer Cyber Police are investigating both cases by examining bank accounts, mobile numbers and digital transaction records. Investigators are also trying to determine whether the two incidents were carried out by separate groups or whether they are connected to a larger cybercrime network.
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.
