Three Arrested in Ahmedabad for Rs. 11.42 Crore Digital Fraud, Remanded for 4 DaysThe Gujarat Cyber Crime Cell has achieved a major breakthrough by arresting three individuals involved in a Rs. 11.42 crore digital fraud targeting a senior citizen woman in Ahmedabad. The accused have been remanded to police custody for four days by the court. The complaint was lodged at the Cyber Crime Cell in Gandhinagar, prompting swift action by the authorities. According to SP (Cyber Crime) Dr. Rajdeepsingh Jhala, on October 1, the accused contacted the victim, posing as officials from TRAI, and intimidated her by invoking agencies like CBI and RAW. Over a period of 80 days, the perpetrators kept the woman under "digital arrest," coercing her to transfer Rs. 11.42 crore. The police have arrested Dinesh Limbachiya, Kashyap Belani, and Dhawal Mewada in connection with the case.
Financial Scam Under the Guise of a Foundation
Investigations revealed that the accused operated a foundation to facilitate financial transactions, channeling the fraudulently obtained funds into its account. The trio is not only involved in cybercrimes in Gujarat but also in other states, including Maharashtra and Telangana. A total of 11 cybercrime cases have been registered against them, with complaints filed in three cases and investigations ongoing in eight others.
