Jammu, Oct 7 (NationPress) The Cyber Crime Division of Jammu and Kashmir Police announced on Tuesday that they have successfully dismantled a significant online fraud scheme involving an amount of Rs 4.44 crore, leading to the arrest of three suspects from Gujarat.

A statement issued by the Jammu Cyber Crime Police indicated, "In a significant achievement against organized cybercrime, the Jammu Cyber Police Station has uncovered a substantial online fraud totaling Rs 4.44 crore and apprehended three individuals from Surat, Gujarat."

"The operation was conducted under the leadership of Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police Joginder Singh, with the guidance of Superintendent of Police (Incharge Jammu Cyber Police Station) Kameshwar Puri, and Investigating Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Jammu Cyber Police, Rohit Chadgal.

"The case emerged on September 2, 2025, when a victim reported being extorted by cybercriminals masquerading as law enforcement officials, who demanded Rs 4.44 crore.

"The fraudsters falsely implicated the complainant in money laundering activities using their Aadhaar and SIM details, coercing them to transfer funds to various bank accounts under the pretense of a digital arrest."

The police promptly registered an FIR under Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000, initiating a thorough investigation," the statement elaborated.

"Cyber teams meticulously traced the financial transactions, analyzed digital evidence, and identified the accused network based in Gujarat."

"Based on reliable intelligence, a specialized team led by Inspectors Gagandeep Singh and Ajit Singh was dispatched to Surat, where they arrested three suspects: Chauhan Manish Arunbhai, Ansh Vithani, and Kishorbhai Karamshibhai Diyoria."

"The suspects were subsequently taken to Jammu for extensive questioning to identify additional accomplices and recover further evidence."

"To date, Jammu Cyber Police has successfully frozen Rs 55.88 lakh across multiple bank accounts connected to the fraud," the statement reported.

"From the total amount defrauded, Rs 6 lakh has been refunded to the victim, with efforts ongoing to recover the remaining funds."

"On October 6, 2025, a partial challan in the FIR was submitted to the competent court under Section 66D of the IT Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)."

"This case underscores the determination of Jammu and Kashmir Police to dismantle cybercrime networks that exploit citizens through manipulation and fear. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent communications that impersonate government or enforcement agencies and to report such incidents to the nearest police station or cyber helpline immediately," the statement concluded.