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Economic Times
08-08-2025
- Economic Times
Five members of cyberfraud gang held, Rs 42-lakh money trail unearthed
Synopsis Delhi Police have apprehended five individuals from Rajasthan, members of a cyber fraud syndicate, for allegedly deceiving individuals through deceptive investment schemes promoted on social media. The accused routed the defrauded money to Chinese fraudsters using cryptocurrency. Authorities traced over Rs 42 lakh in fraudulent transactions during the investigation, revealing the gang's involvement in multiple cybercrime complaints. Agencies Representative image The Delhi Police has arrested five members of a notorious cyber fraud gang operating out of Rajasthan for allegedly duping people through fake investment tasks on social media and routing the money to Chinese fraudsters using cryptocurrency, an official said on Friday. The accused have been identified as Ravindra Vishnoi (28), Mahipal (27), Mohd Yaseen, Rohit Nimbawat alias Ronny (24) and Yash Vaishnav (23), police said. A money trail of over Rs 42 lakh was traced during the investigation. "Acting on a complaint lodged on June 12, a team of the southwest cyber police station launched an investigation into a case where a man was duped of Rs 17.31 lakh through a fake investment scheme shared on social media," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel said. The officer further said that the complainant, a resident of Munirka, was initially asked to complete review tasks for hotels and promised Rs 50 per task. After receiving initial payments, he was directed to register on a website and gradually enticed to invest larger amounts ranging from Rs 2,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh with the promise of returns up to 40 per cent. "He was shown increasing account balances and asked to pay further sums to complete tasks or unfreeze his account. Eventually, he was duped of a total of Rs 17.31 lakh," said the DCP. An FIR was registered and further investigation was taken up. The accused used mule accounts and proxy SIMs to evade detection. During the probe, police first apprehended Mohd Yaseen, who had sold his bank account to co-accused Rohit Nimbawat and Yash Vaishnav. The duo was subsequently arrested after raids in Rajasthan. They revealed that they were supplying mule accounts to Ravindra Vishnoi, described by police as the kingpin of the gang. "Raids were later conducted in multiple cities, including Jodhpur, Balotra, Jaipur and Delhi. Vishnoi was eventually traced and apprehended from Bolinj in Maharashtra's Palghar district. His associate Mahipal was also arrested," he added. Police said Vishnoi used to operate a pharmacy shop and was in contact with China-based fraudsters. He provided them with mule bank accounts for transferring the cheated money and converted the amount into USDT, a cryptocurrency, before transferring it abroad. Mahipal, who ran a mobile shop in Jodhpur, allegedly lured locals into giving up their bank accounts for commission, which were then used in the fraudulent transactions. "Vishnoi and Mahipal were not only supplying mule accounts to Chinese fraudsters but were also facilitating transfers through crypto platforms. The gang also had access to mule accounts based in Nepal and Singapore," the officer said. Police said the gang was involved in at least seven other complaints registered on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), which have been linked to the accounts used in the current case. A total of 10 mobile phones, 12 proxy SIM cards, seven mule bank accounts, seven debit cards, two routers and three suspect identity documents were recovered from their possession. Further investigation is underway, police added.
Hindustan Times
08-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Five members of cyberfraud gang held, ₹42-lakh money trail unearthed
New Delhi, The Delhi Police has arrested five members of a notorious cyber fraud gang operating out of Rajasthan for allegedly duping people through fake investment tasks on social media and routing the money to Chinese fraudsters using cryptocurrency, an official said on Friday. Five members of cyberfraud gang held, ₹ 42-lakh money trail unearthed The accused have been identified as Ravindra Vishnoi , Mahipal , Mohd Yaseen, Rohit Nimbawat alias Ronny and Yash Vaishnav , police said. A money trail of over ₹42 lakh was traced during the investigation. "Acting on a complaint lodged on June 12, a team of the southwest cyber police station launched an investigation into a case where a man was duped of ₹17.31 lakh through a fake investment scheme shared on social media," Deputy Commissioner of Police Amit Goel said. The officer further said that the complainant, a resident of Munirka, was initially asked to complete review tasks for hotels and promised ₹50 per task. After receiving initial payments, he was directed to register on a website and gradually enticed to invest larger amounts ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹1.5 lakh with the promise of returns up to 40 per cent. "He was shown increasing account balances and asked to pay further sums to complete tasks or unfreeze his account. Eventually, he was duped of a total of ₹17.31 lakh," said the DCP. An FIR was registered and further investigation was taken up. The accused used mule accounts and proxy SIMs to evade detection. During the probe, police first apprehended Mohd Yaseen, who had sold his bank account to co-accused Rohit Nimbawat and Yash Vaishnav. The duo was subsequently arrested after raids in Rajasthan. They revealed that they were supplying mule accounts to Ravindra Vishnoi, described by police as the kingpin of the gang. "Raids were later conducted in multiple cities, including Jodhpur, Balotra, Jaipur and Delhi. Vishnoi was eventually traced and apprehended from Bolinj in Maharashtra's Palghar district. His associate Mahipal was also arrested," he added. Police said Vishnoi used to operate a pharmacy shop and was in contact with China-based fraudsters. He provided them with mule bank accounts for transferring the cheated money and converted the amount into USDT, a cryptocurrency, before transferring it abroad. Mahipal, who ran a mobile shop in Jodhpur, allegedly lured locals into giving up their bank accounts for commission, which were then used in the fraudulent transactions. "Vishnoi and Mahipal were not only supplying mule accounts to Chinese fraudsters but were also facilitating transfers through crypto platforms. The gang also had access to mule accounts based in Nepal and Singapore," the officer said. Police said the gang was involved in at least seven other complaints registered on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal , which have been linked to the accounts used in the current case. A total of 10 mobile phones, 12 proxy SIM cards, seven mule bank accounts, seven debit cards, two routers and three suspect identity documents were recovered from their possession. Further investigation is underway, police added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
04-08-2025
- News18
Over 1,400 kgs of poppy husk seized from farm in Rajasthans Nagaur
Last Updated: Jaipur, Aug 4 (PTI) Over 1,400 kgs of poppy husk was seized from a farm in Rajasthan's Nagaur district and a person was arrested, police said on Monday. The seized narcotics are estimated to be worth over Rs 2.16 crore, they said. The action was taken following intelligence received by the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), the police said. Acting on the input, a team from Panchori police station raided a field in Bhed village where the accused, Shravanram Vishnoi, had allegedly concealed the contraband in 50 sacks, they said. Vishnoi was arrested from the spot and later during questioning he told police that the consignment had been delivered to him three days ago by Dinesh Bishnoi from Bhavad village in Jodhpur district, they added. The accused was allegedly set to deliver the consignment to Akha Ram Jat in Tankla village, the police added. view comments First Published: August 04, 2025, 18:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
29-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Man rapes one-year-old daughter in Jaipur, case registered
Jaipur: Police are looking for a man who allegedly raped his one-and-half-year-old daughter in his home when his wife was away. Police investigating at the crime scene. (HT PHOTO)(HT_PRINT) According to an officer, the incident happened on the night of July 25, when the child's mother was outside the home talking to a neighbour. "On July 28, a 20-year-old woman filed a complaint against her husband at Muhana Police Station of Jaipur, accusing him of raping his one-and-a-half-year-old daughter," Additional DCP Poonam Chand Vishnoi said. The woman said her husband ran away when the girl started crying. She said she found the girl soaked in blood and rushed her to a hospital with the help of neighbours, Vishnoi said. The husband, booked under the POCSO Act, is on the run.
News18
29-07-2025
- News18
Jaipur: Father on run after raping infant daughter
Jaipur, Jul 29 (PTI) Police are looking for a man who allegedly raped his one-and-half-year-old daughter in his home when his wife was away. According to an officer, the incident happened on the night of July 25, when the child's mother was outside the home talking to a neighbour. 'On July 28, a 20-year-old woman filed a complaint against her husband at Muhana Police Station of Jaipur, accusing him of raping his one-and-a-half-year-old daughter," Additional DCP Poonam Chand Vishnoi said. The woman said her husband ran away when the girl started crying. She said she found the girl soaked in blood and rushed her to a hospital with the help of neighbours, Vishnoi said. The husband, booked under the POCSO Act, is on the run. PTI AG VN VN view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
