The Amreli Cyber Crime Police in Gujarat have recovered ₹11 lakh for Saurabh Jolly, an Indian national residing in Sydney, Australia, after he was defrauded in a gold purchase scam that left him without the commodity or his money. The full amount was credited back to Jolly's bank account within weeks of his complaint, following coordinated action between the cyber crime unit and the concerned bank.

How the Fraud Unfolded

Jolly, originally from New Delhi, transferred ₹11 lakh in April 2026 to an individual based in Amreli for the purchase of gold. Despite making the full payment, the gold was never delivered. Being thousands of kilometres away in Australia, Jolly was initially uncertain whether a complaint lodged remotely could yield results.

In June 2026, he reached out to the Amreli Police via email — choosing the district specifically because the recipient of his funds was an Amreli resident. That decision proved pivotal.

What the Investigation Found

Amreli Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kharat confirmed that his team acted immediately upon receiving the emailed complaint. 'As soon as we received his complaint via email, we promptly launched an investigation and assured him of our full support. Our Cyber Crime Team coordinated with the concerned bank, pursued the matter continuously, and kept the complainant informed throughout the investigation,' Kharat said.

Inspector Kamlesh Khatana of the Amreli Cyber Crime Police added that the team pressed the Amreli-based recipient to return the funds. 'We pursued the matter and asked the recipient to return the money. He eventually refunded the entire amount in July,' Khatana said.

Victim's Response

Jolly wrote directly to the Superintendent of Police to express his gratitude. 'I never felt disconnected from the investigation despite being thousands of kilometres away, and the team's prompt communication, patience in answering my queries and systematic approach was building my confidence,' he said in his letter.

He described the Amreli Cyber Crime Team's handling of the case as an example of 'how prompt and committed policing can help restore public trust while addressing the growing challenge of cyber fraud.'

Broader Context: Gujarat's Push Against Cyber Fraud

The case is part of a wider enforcement push in Gujarat. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has directed state police to provide immediate assistance to fraud victims and make every possible effort to recover their money. This resolution — achieved across international distance and within weeks — illustrates what swift inter-agency coordination between cyber units and banks can accomplish.

Notably, cross-border cyber fraud complaints from the Indian diaspora have been rising, and this case may set a template for how district-level police can respond effectively to victims who are overseas.