In a significant development against a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, the Jodhpur Police Commissionerate has apprehended another suspect involved in a Rs 1.85 crore scam. The fraudsters, posing as officials of an investigative agency, coerced a woman into transferring large sums of money under psychological pressure.
The accused, tracked by the police over nearly 500 kilometers, was captured in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur district. This recent arrest brings the total number of individuals detained in connection with the case to five. The victim reported the fraudulent activity to the Cyber Police Station on February 23, 2026, after being contacted by cyber fraudsters via a WhatsApp call.
The fraudsters, claiming to be officials, falsely implicated the woman’s Aadhaar card in criminal activities, subjecting her to a form of “digital arrest.” This tactic involves continuous virtual surveillance and threats of legal repercussions to manipulate victims. The scammers instilled fear and psychological duress, compelling the woman to transfer nearly Rs 1.85 crore to multiple bank accounts allegedly controlled by the accused.
Police initiated a thorough technical investigation following the complaint, leading to the arrest of five individuals associated with the fraud network. Swift police intervention facilitated the recovery of approximately Rs 40 lakh from the defrauded amount. Furthermore, a transfer of Rs 22 lakh was prevented, thwarting additional financial losses for the victim.
Law enforcement authorities traced one of the accused to Sawai Madhopur district during the investigation. Through vigilant surveillance and tracking spanning nearly 500 kilometers, a special police team successfully apprehended the suspect. The arrested individual, identified as Janakraj Meena (25), hails from Piloda village in Sawai Madhopur district and is the son of Bhagchand Meena.
The operation was executed by a police team under the leadership of Police Inspector Suresh Saran, directed by Assistant Commissioner of Police (Cyber Police Station) Padamdan Charan, and supervised by Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rapid Investigation Unit) Dhanna Ram. The overall guidance for the operation came from Police Commissioner Sharat Kaviraj and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters) Shaheen C. Key roles in the operation were played by Police Inspector Suresh Saran, Assistant Sub-Inspector Jamshed Khan, and Constable Mahendra.
Authorities disclosed that ongoing investigations into the cyber fraud network were in progress, with the likelihood of further arrests.
