Rajasthan Police have arrested two businessmen from Siliguri in connection with a cyber fraud case registered in Jaipur in 2019. The accused had been absconding for several years before investigators finally traced their location to West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district following sustained technical surveillance and field-level intelligence gathering.
Police said the case was originally registered at Bani Park police station in Jaipur, where complaints of online financial fraud had surfaced nearly six years ago. Since then, the suspects had allegedly kept changing locations to evade arrest, complicating efforts to track them down.
Officials said recent digital inputs pointed to Siliguri as their last known base. Acting on a specific tip-off, a Rajasthan Police team coordinated with Bhakti Nagar Police and carried out a joint operation in the Jyoti Nagar area, leading to the arrest of both men.
The accused were subsequently produced before a Jalpaiguri court, where Rajasthan Police sought transit remand to bring them back to Jaipur for further questioning. The court granted custody after completing the required legal formalities.
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While police have not yet disclosed detailed specifics of the fraud or the total amount involved, officers indicated that the case may be linked to a wider, multi-state cyber crime network. Preliminary findings suggest the suspects used online platforms and digital payment channels to target victims and siphon funds.
Sources familiar with the investigation said the accused allegedly relied on fake identities and digital tools to mislead people before gradually extracting large sums of money. Investigators have seized mobile phones and other electronic devices, which are now being subjected to forensic examination to identify transaction trails and possible accomplices.
Police believe the arrests could open crucial leads into the operational structure of the racket, including how victims were contacted, how funds were routed, and whether additional players were involved. Authorities are also examining whether the duo has links to other cyber fraud complaints reported in recent years.
A senior officer said the arrests mark only the beginning of a broader crackdown, adding that more names could emerge as financial records and digital evidence are analysed.
Cyber crime officials reiterated that fraudsters often exploit online platforms and payment systems to carry out such operations, urging citizens to remain vigilant against suspicious calls, messages and links. People have been advised to avoid sharing personal or banking details with unknown callers and to report suspected cyber offences immediately to the nearest police station or the national cyber crime helpline.
The two accused are expected to be brought to Rajasthan shortly, where detailed interrogation will follow. Investigators hope custodial questioning will shed light on the methods used in the fraud, the movement of money and the possible involvement of other members of the network.
Police said efforts are underway to map the full extent of the operation and initiate recovery proceedings wherever possible, even as teams continue to track remaining suspects connected to the case.
About the author – Ayesha Aayat is a law student and contributor covering cybercrime, online frauds, and digital safety concerns. Her writing aims to raise awareness about evolving cyber threats and legal responses.
