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Jammu Cyber Police busts Rs 4.44 cr fraud; nabs 3 from Gujarat

Jammu, Oct 7 (UNI) In a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, the Cyber Police Station Jammu has successfully uncovered a high-value cyber fraud involving Rs 4.44 crore, resulting in the arrest of three accused from Surat, Gujarat.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, Joginder Singh today said that on September 2, 2025, a written complaint was received from a victim at the Cyber Police Station Jammu, alleging that he had been defrauded of Rs 4.44 crore by cyber criminals impersonating law enforcement officials.
The fraudsters falsely accused the complainant of being involved in money laundering using his Aadhaar and SIM credentials, he said adding, "Exploiting fear and psychological pressure and conducting digital arrest, they deceitfully coerced the victim into transferring Rs 4,44,20,000/- across multiple bank accounts through a series of fraudulent transactions."
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