Bhavnagar | December 2, 2025: Bhavnagar district NSUI President Arshman Khan Baloch was arrested by Ahmedabad Police in connection with a cyber fraud case. Baloch is alleged to have facilitated a fake investment scheme resulting in the misappropriation of ₹47.50 lakh and provided his bank accounts to cyber criminals, allowing hawala funds from abroad to be routed into India.
According to police sources, Baloch charged 25% commission on the hawala money deposited into his accounts. Investigations also revealed that he owns luxury properties and vehicles, including a BMW, Fortuner, Thar, and Innova.
Funding Through Digital Channels and Angadia Network
Sources indicate that Baloch’s hawala operations began after a meeting with a cyber fraud gang in Dubai. Subsequently, he assisted the gang by facilitating deposits into his bank accounts and collecting the funds through the traditional Angadia courier system.
Authorities say Baloch retained 25% of the collected money and transferred the remaining amounts to foreign-based cyber criminals by converting the funds into cryptocurrency. Through these fraudulent transactions, he amassed crores of rupees, including over ₹1.5 crore collected via Angadia. The investigation shows that he used these proceeds to acquire substantial property and assets.
Business Activities and Political Background
Professionally, Baloch runs a construction business and has been preparing to contest for the Youth Congress President position. Police reports also indicate that he was named in two earlier complaints related to financial irregularities.
Investigators highlight that Baloch’s hawala network was not limited to bank transactions; it also involved the movement of large sums through international financial channels, providing sophisticated management of illicit funds.
Legal Action and Potential Implications
Ahmedabad Police confirmed that Baloch is being investigated under provisions of the Information Technology Act, IPC, and relevant cybercrime sections. Authorities have seized his bank records, digital devices, and financial documents as part of the ongoing probe.
A senior officer stated, “Identifying the entire chain of illicit funding and the hawala network is our top priority. This will not only reveal unauthorized money flows but also help prevent similar criminal operations in the future.”
Ongoing Monitoring and Further Investigation
Police and investigative sources revealed that the probe is also targeting other individuals connected to Baloch’s hawala network and examining international fund transfers.
The case underscores the critical need for continuous surveillance against cyber fraud and hawala money operations and highlights the importance of financial enforcement agencies remaining vigilant.
Baloch’s arrest sends a clear signal that political positions and business operations cannot shield individuals from scrutiny, and that authorities are taking stringent action against those involved in financial crimes.
