Cyber Fraud Gang Arrested for Duping Surat Businessman of Rs 2.30 Crore
The Cyber Centre of Excellence, under the CID Crime branch, has arrested five individuals for allegedly defrauding a Surat-based businessman of Rs 2.30 crore. According to police, the accused contacted the victim through a social application called 'Dilsafar' using a fake profile named 'Jigyasha Kapoor'. They convinced him to invest money by promising high returns.
Investigation revealed that a mule account used by the gang was linked to 31 cyber fraud complaints across India, involving approximately Rs 15.31 crore in total. The arrested accused are Raj Padsala from Anand, and Ashok Yagnik, Laxman Vaghela, Jaydeep Ardesana, and Sagar Gokani from Rajkot. Padsala reportedly held the mule account in his firm's name.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to trace other possible victims and associates involved in the racket. The arrests highlight the growing threat of cyber fraud and the need for vigilance among online users.
