Jodhpur Police Arrest 3, Seize 95 Debit Cards.
In a major crackdown on cyber-enabled financial fraud, the cybercrime unit of Jodhpur Police has exposed an interstate ATM scam involving nearly ₹5 crore. Three accused have been arrested, and a large cache of debit cards and digital assets has been seized, pointing to a highly organized fraud network.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Dhanraj Bishnoi (21), Bhajanlal Bishnoi (26), and Akshay Rajpurohit (22). Police apprehended them while they were allegedly withdrawing cash from multiple ATMs under suspicious circumstances. According to officials, the suspects attempted to escape but were chased and detained during the operation.
Fraudulent Bank Accounts Used for Rapid Cash Withdrawals
Investigators revealed that the accused operated from a rented accommodation and used multiple bank accounts acquired through fraudulent means. These accounts were reportedly sourced from different states using fake identities via messaging platforms like Telegram.
Once money from cyber fraud victims was credited into these accounts, the accused would withdraw funds within 30 to 60 minutes. This quick turnaround was aimed at avoiding detection and preventing banks from freezing the accounts after complaints were filed.
During the raid, police recovered:
- 95 debit cards
- 30 SIM cards
- 18 bank passbooks
- 11 mobile phones
- 9 courier parcels under fake identities
Officials stated that the scale of the seizure highlights a well-coordinated interstate operation involving multiple layers of identity fraud and financial manipulation.
Cryptocurrency Used to Hide Money Trail and Investigation
In a bid to evade tracking, the accused allegedly converted withdrawn cash into cryptocurrencies such as Tether (USDT). Authorities said this method not only obscured the money trail but also allowed the fraudsters to earn additional profits through premium conversions.
A case has been registered at the cyber police station, and further investigations are underway to identify additional members of the network and trace the origin of the fraudulent transactions.
Law enforcement agencies are also examining links to other cybercrime syndicates operating across states, indicating that this may be part of a larger national-level fraud operation.
