Rajasthan: Cyber Criminals Apprehended for Sextortion and Employment Fraud

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Rajasthan: Cyber Criminals Apprehended for Sextortion and Employment Fraud

Synopsis

Rajasthan Police have apprehended cyber fraudsters linked to sextortion and job scams. The operations led to the seizure of mobile devices and involved multiple arrests, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat cyber crime in the region.

Key Takeaways

  • Police raid led to multiple arrests.
  • Mobile devices used in crimes were seized.
  • Special campaign against cyber fraud initiated.
  • Fraudsters utilized fake job offers.
  • Ongoing efforts to combat cyber crime.

Jaipur, Feb 5 (NationPress) Rajasthan Police have successfully detained cyber criminals during distinct operations related to sextortion and job scams, along with confiscating mobile devices employed in these illegal activities.

The suspects were implicated in sextortion and deceptive job proposals. SP Sanjeev Nain reported that a specialized campaign against cyber fraud is currently in motion within the district. To bolster its effectiveness, a dedicated unit has been assembled under ASP Tejpal Singh and DSP Traffic Mukesh Chaudhary.

In a significant operation, SHO Laxmangarh Neki Ram and his team executed a raid in Teliyawas Tan Maujpur village on January 30, leading to the arrest of Sabir Khan and Sahil Khan.

The police confiscated two mobile phones, a Bolero vehicle, and a motorcycle, while three additional suspects evaded capture. These criminals utilized counterfeit SIM cards and phones to mislead victims on social media, produce explicit content, and extort them.

Nevertheless, the fleeing suspects Barish Mev (21), Abbas Mev (35), and Mubarak Mev (19) were subsequently detained in Teliya Ka Bas, Laxmangarh.

In a separate operation, SHO Govindgarh Bane Singh and his team conducted a raid in Indpur village using intelligence and technical monitoring, resulting in the arrest of Jafaru Mev (27). This individual was involved in deceiving individuals through fake job offers for pen and pencil packing on social media. An Android mobile phone was retrieved from him. The police are persistently working to dismantle cyber fraud schemes and ensure that offenders are held accountable, stated SP Nain.

Nation Press