A major case of high-tech identity-based fraud has been exposed in Rajasthan’s Sirohi district, where an organised gang allegedly cheated a victim of around ₹16 lakh using forged identities and impersonation tactics. Kalandri police have arrested three accused, including a woman, while investigations continue into wider interstate links, including possible connections to Gujarat.
According to police, the case was reported about a month ago when the complainant stated that an unidentified individual posed as “Pratapbhai” and impersonated a reputed person to build trust and systematically defraud him of ₹16 lakh. Initially, the incident appeared to be a simple financial cheating case, but deeper technical analysis revealed the involvement of an organised criminal network.
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Investigators said the probe began with limited evidence, including a single mobile number and a few digital traces. Based on these inputs, cyber and technical teams conducted detailed analysis of call records, location data, and banking transactions. This investigation gradually uncovered links extending beyond Rajasthan to Surat in Gujarat, indicating a wider interstate operation.
After continuous surveillance and raids at multiple locations over 6–7 days, police arrested three individuals. The arrested accused have been identified as Jitendra alias Jeetu, son of Ashok Kumar Sisodiya from Mundara; Indrasinh, son of Juharsinh Rajpurohit from Khudala-Falna; and Rupalben, wife of Himmatbhai from Surat. Officials said the gang operated in a highly organised manner with clearly assigned roles for each member.
During the investigation, it also emerged that the accused used impersonation techniques to target victims. They would assume the identity of influential or trustworthy individuals to psychologically manipulate victims into believing their claims. Once trust was established, the victims were pressured into transferring money under the pretext of investments, transactions, or other fabricated reasons.
Police said the gang was not confined to a single town or state and may have connections to a broader interstate network. Preliminary findings also suggest that members used digital platforms for financial transactions while employing fake documents and multiple identities to conceal their activities.
Officials added that interrogation of the arrested accused has yielded crucial leads, and efforts are underway to identify additional members involved in the racket. The police are also examining whether similar frauds have been committed in other districts or states using the same modus operandi.
Experts noted that impersonation-based cyber fraud is rapidly increasing, where criminals exploit the names or identities of reputed individuals to deceive victims. Lack of digital awareness and over-reliance on perceived trust often make individuals vulnerable to such schemes.
Following the incident, police have urged the public to verify any financial request from unknown individuals before proceeding with transactions. Citizens have also been advised to remain cautious of suspicious calls, messages, or identity claims and to avoid sharing sensitive financial information without proper verification.
Authorities are currently analysing the banking trail, digital footprint, and interstate connections of the network to determine the full extent of the scam and identify all individuals involved in the operation.
