The Jaipur city police on Tuesday arrested a Kazakhstan-returned MBBS graduate and another individual for their alleged involvement in a cyber fraud racket linked to a 'digital arrest' scam. In this incident, a Jaipur-based doctor was reportedly duped of Rs 24 lakh, according to officials.
Arrests Made in the Case
The police identified the arrested accused as Ganesh Choudhary, who studied MBBS in Kazakhstan and is alleged to be a close associate of the main accused, and Dushyant Jangid, who allegedly arranged bank accounts used in the fraud.
How the Scam Unfolded
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Rajarshi Raj, the complainant, a doctor, reported receiving threatening WhatsApp calls and messages on December 15, 2025. The callers allegedly claimed that she and her family members would be arrested and placed under 'digital arrest', coercing her into transferring Rs 24 lakh through RTGS on December 19.
Following the registration of the case, a special team from Shyam Nagar police station, the District Special Team (DST), and the cyber cell launched a technical investigation. They identified Choudhary as a key associate, leading to his detention and subsequent arrest. Jangid was later arrested for allegedly arranging bank accounts used by the cyber fraudsters.
Main Accused Still at Large
Police said the main accused, Sunil Bishnoi alias Kartik, remains absconding. During the investigation, police found that Choudhary and Bishnoi had studied MBBS together in Kazakhstan and were close associates.
Investigators alleged that Bishnoi had been living at various rented accommodations in Jaipur using forged Aadhaar cards carrying fake names and addresses. He allegedly used the forged documents to open bank accounts that were later utilised for cyber fraud.
Modus Operandi of the Gang
Police said Bishnoi and his associates rented bank accounts from account holders across different states, routed fraud proceeds through those accounts, and quickly withdrew the money through ATMs and bank visits.
Investigators further alleged that the gang exploited foreign MBBS students whose bank accounts remained operational internationally. According to police, Choudhary and Bishnoi deposited cash into such accounts through cash deposit machines and used the funds to purchase USDT (Tether cryptocurrency). The cryptocurrency was then allegedly sold online, and the proceeds transferred to other bank accounts.
Seized Items and Ongoing Investigation
During the operation, police seized 32 ATM cards, 12 cheque books, nine passbooks, eight SIM cards, two rubber stamps, five mobile phones, and Rs 1.27 lakh in cash.
Officials said more than 100 complaints linked to the accused have been registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal across various states. Further investigation is underway to identify other members of the network and trace the flow of funds.
