The Jhalawar police have cracked down on an interstate cyber fraud racket scheming millions through government programs. In 'Operation Shutdown,' 30 members of this gang were arrested. Seized from their possession were 53 lakh rupees cash, 30 vehicles—including 12 luxury cars—alongside over 11,000 shady bank accounts. Moreover, scores of checkbooks, passbooks, ATM cards, and over 35 laptops/computers and 70 mobile phones were confiscated.
SP Amit Kumar of Jhalawar stated that this network scammed government schemes by purchasing bank accounts from ineligible individuals. He revealed that the gang exploited government digital systems, using OTPs to commit fraud worth millions. They registered fake beneficiaries, received approvals through portals, and siphoned off huge amounts from state funds into their accounts.
Source: aajtak
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Police disclosed that this gang was embezzling millions from government schemes. A local from Jhalawar orchestrated scams in Jodhpur, Kota, Bundi, and Dausa districts, managing funds within his grasp. Police further revealed that gang members were spread nationwide, utilizing an array of digital devices.
Source: aajtak
According to the SP, the police conducted a large-scale operation targeting fraudsters exploiting schemes for farmers, pensioners, and other vulnerable groups. The apprehended individuals had laptops, computers, and mobile devices at their disposal, indicating the gang’s organized operations.
The arrested individuals were part of an interstate gang. 30 vehicles, including 12 luxury cars, were apprehended, and 53 lakh cash was recovered from the suspects. These revelations stemmed from the Jhalawar district police's actions under Operation Shutdown. All detainees are currently in judicial custody, while the hunt for absconding suspects continues.
