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In continuation of earlier press release regarding Case FIR No. 64 dated 01.06.2025, U/S 308, 319 (2), 318 (4), 338, 340 (2), 61 (2), 336 (3) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, PS Cyber Crime, Chandigarh, has again made a significant infiltrate by arresting Two more cyber criminals involved high-value digital arrest online fraud case and total 13 accused were arrested so far.
The investigation and arrests were made under the supervision and direction of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, SP/Cyber Crime, UT Chandigarh, with the close guidance of Sh. A Venkatesh, DANIPS, DSP, PS-Cyber and under the leadership of Ms. Eram Rizvi, SHO, PS-Cyber Crime, Sector 17, Chandigarh.
The accused identified as Sham Yadav S/o late Prem Yadav R Rajasthan Age 50 years and Tushar Yadav S/o Sham Yadav from Rajasthan, Age 27 years
Police said, a case of Digital Arrest & Cyber Fraud involving 2.5 Crores has been registered on the complaint that is resident of, Chandigarh. On the morning of 3rd May 2025, Ms. Sumit Kaur received a call purportedly from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), claiming that her SIM card had been misused and an FIR was registered against her.
Soon after, a WhatsApp video call followed from a person posing as Vijay Khanna, a police officer, who falsely informed her of two arrest warrants issued in her name related to a high-profile money laundering case involving Jet Airways CEO. In a series of high-pressure video calls, the scammers showed fake arrest warrants, impersonated senior officials like DIG CBI Rajiv Ranjan, and impersonated the various Hon’ble Justice of supreme court, and coerced Ms. Sumit Kaur to take an oath of secrecy .To "verify her funds" and "clear her name", they tricked her into depositing her life savings approximately ₹2.5 Crores into multiple fraudulently operated bank accounts.
INVESTIGATION: During the investigation, it was found that an account which was used for the transfer of ₹23.70 lakh, which was further routed through multiple bank accounts via RTGS to conceal the origin of funds was fraudulently opened at Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank (RMGB), Jaipur (Rajasthan) in the name of Shyam Yadav S/o Late Prem Yadav, aged 50 years. The registered mobile number linked to this account was in the name of Tushar Yadav S/o Shyam Yadav, aged 27 years.
RAIDS AND ARRESTS: Multiple raids were conducted by the Cyber Crime Police in Jaipur, Rajasthan to arrest the accused, but they managed to evade arrest with the help of family members. Subsequently, arrest warrants against both the accused were obtained from the Hon’ble Court of Shri Kaushal Kumar, JMIC, UT Chandigarh. On 18.06.2025, in order to serve the arrest warrants and apprehend the accused, a raid was conducted at their residence. However, upon seeing the police party, both the accused managed to escape with the assistance of their other family members.
On 19.08.2025, a location-based raid was carried out in the area of PS Bagru, Jaipur (Rajasthan), resulting in the arrest of the accused 1) Shyam Yadav, 50 years and 2) Tushar Yadav, 27 years both were arrested as per law.
In his disclosure, Shayam Yadav stated that in May 2023 he came into contact with a person, who frequently visited his restaurant. In May 2025, that person revealed to him that he was involved in cyber crime along with his other associate from Bihar, and that they were in continuous need of bank accounts to receive fraudulently obtained money. That person further assured him that if he provided his bank account, he would be paid a commission for every transaction.
During the investigation, it was found that an account which was used for the transfer of ₹23.70 lakh, which was further routed through multiple bank accounts via RTGS to conceal the origin of funds was fraudulently opened at Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank (RMGB), Jaipur (Rajasthan) in the name of Shyam Yadav S/o Late Prem Yadav, aged 50 years. The registered mobile number linked to this account was in the name of Tushar Yadav S/o Shyam Yadav, aged 27 years.
After discussing the matter with his son Tushar, who agreed to the proposal, Shayam along with Tushar and that person went to Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank (RMGB), Branch Mahapura, Jaipur, where a new bank account was opened. The ATM card, passbook, cheque book, and SIM card linked to the registered mobile number of that account were then handed over to that person. Subsequently, whenever any amount was credited into the said bank account, Shayam and Tushar used to receive commission for the same.
During questioning, all accused admitted their roles and revealed that other accused, Police custody of the arrested accused has been sought for further investigation. Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the fraud network and to trace and recover the defrauded funds.
Additionally, data received from I4C, MHA indicates that the account number of the accused, maintained with Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank (RMGB), Jaipur (Rajasthan), is suspected to be involved in similar fraudulent activities in three other states at Layer-1 level.
CURRENT STATUS: Bank accounts used for fraudulent transfers are being examined and further recoveries are under process and the prompt and coordinated response of the Police Station Cyber Crime team and Bank staffs that leads to a total lien amount of ₹5,98,972/- has been secured in the accused bank accounts. The investigation is ongoing to trace the complete financial trail and uncover the full extent of the criminal nexus.
RECOVERY: 2 Mobile Phones with active SIM cards,