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In continuation of the further investigation regarding FIR No. 32 dated 16.04.2025, U/S 308, 318 (4), 319 (2), 338, 336 (3), 340 (2), 61 (2) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, PS- Cyber Crime, UT, the Cyber Crime Police Station has made another significant breakthrough by arresting one more cyber criminal involved with a high-value fake Digital arrest case. With this, a total of 03 accused persons have been arrested so far.
The accused identified as Mahendra Kumar Nayak (S/o Shayam Lal from Churu (Rajasthan),Age 39 Years. The case was initiated on the complaint of a Chandigarh Ms. Sunita who reported being duped of ₹15 lakh by fraudsters posing as officials of a courier company and the Narcotics Department. The accused persons convinced the victim to transfer money to multiple bank accounts under the pretext of verification and clearance from the department.
During investigation, bank account analysis revealed that ₹10,00,000/- was transferred into a UCO Bank current account registered in the name of Mangloona Boys Hostel (Proprietor: Mahendra Kumar Nayak), making him the direct beneficiary. Further technical and financial investigation traced a mobile number linked to the accused, which was found active in District Churu, Rajasthan.
After obtaining due permissions, a raid was conducted on 11.12.2025, and the accused was arrested from his residence. During interrogation, he disclosed that he had knowingly provided his current bank account to other individuals, in exchange for a 10% commission per transaction. He further admitted handing over the account kit and signed cheques to them. One mobile phone has been recovered from his possession and taken into police custody.
The investigation is ongoing, and Tracing and analysis of the recovered mobile phones are underway. Financial trail analysis and identification of beneficiary account details are in progress