Deeg. Police in Rajasthan’s Deeg district have arrested 14 alleged cyber fraud suspects and detained three minors as part of ‘Operation Countdown’, an anti-cybercrime campaign. In separate actions by the Gopalgarh and Jurhara police stations, officers seized 24 mobile phones, 21 fake SIM cards, eight ATM cards, three motorcycles, a Thar, two Bolero vehicles and ₹1.40 lakh in cash. Police are examining the use of the seized mobile phones and SIM cards and investigating the alleged cybercrime network linked to the suspects.
According to police, separate operations were conducted in the Gopalgarh and Jurhara police station areas as part of the campaign against cybercrime. The action focused on identifying people allegedly involved in cyber fraud through the use of mobile phones, fake SIM cards, banking instruments and vehicles.
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In the first action, Gopalgarh police arrested four alleged cyber fraud suspects. Eleven mobile phones, five fake SIM cards and eight ATM cards were recovered from their possession. Police also seized a Thar vehicle during the operation. Investigators are examining the recovered ATM cards and SIM cards to determine which bank accounts and mobile numbers they were being used with.
Jurhara police conducted another operation in which three suspects were arrested. Three Android mobile phones, four fake SIM cards and a Bolero vehicle were recovered from them. Police are questioning the suspects about the use of the mobile phones and SIM cards, their contacts and possible financial transactions linked to cyber fraud.
In a subsequent operation, Jurhara police arrested seven more alleged cyber fraud suspects and detained three minors. Ten Android mobile phones, 21 fake SIM cards, three motorcycles, a Bolero vehicle and ₹1.40 lakh in cash were recovered during the action. Police said examination of the seized material could provide further information about the cybercrime network.
Police said the 24 recovered mobile phones and fake SIM cards are undergoing technical examination. Investigators are analysing call records, contacts and other digital activity to determine whom the suspects were communicating with and what tools were allegedly being used for cyber fraud. The source of the ATM cards and cash is also being investigated.
Investigators are also examining whether the seized vehicles were used for movement of people linked to cybercrime or for other activities connected with the alleged offences. Police said further legal action would be taken on the basis of evidence and digital records emerging during the investigation.
Fake SIM cards and banking instruments are frequently used in cybercrime to conceal digital identities and facilitate financial transactions. Cybercrime experts say the recovery of a large number of fake SIM cards, mobile phones and ATM cards together may indicate the use of digital resources on an organised scale. However, the exact role of the suspects and the actual use of the recovered items will be established only after the investigation is completed.
Police said the campaign against cybercrime will continue. Investigators will work to identify others allegedly involved in cyber fraud and trace the links within the wider network through digital evidence and financial transactions.
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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