Yes Bank Staff Involved in Digital Arrest Scam: ₹1 Crore Transferred Without Proof
Senior Citizen Duped of ₹1.15 Crore in Ahmedabad: Digital Arrest Scam Uncovered
Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has busted a scam involving digital arrest threats, targeting senior citizens under the pretext of fake legal notices. The criminals exploited fear to siphon off large sums of money, using fake IDs and fabricated documents.
Senior Citizen Targeted with Fake Parcel Claim
A senior citizen in Ahmedabad was targeted by a cyber gang impersonating Delhi police officials. The fraudsters claimed that a parcel containing illegal items such as drugs, passports, and ATM cards was sent in the victim’s name. They further alleged a court-issued arrest warrant and threatened the victim with imprisonment if they did not cooperate.
Fake Delhi Police Officials Use Fear Tactics
The scammers contacted the victim through WhatsApp calls, posing as high-ranking Delhi police officers. They falsely accused the victim of being involved in illegal activities and demanded financial proof as part of an alleged verification process.
To gain the victim’s trust, the gang sent forged letters with CBI logos, Delhi court stamps, and RBI signatures, convincing the victim to transfer ₹1.15 crore to a designated account.
Rajasthan-Based Cyber Gang Busted
Acting on the victim’s complaint, Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch traced the scam to a cyber gang in Rajasthan. Three members of the gang—Shivraj Ramniwas Jat, Kamlesh Bishnoi, and Nathuram Nimbaji Jat—were arrested in a swift operation. Police also recovered ₹11 lakh during the raids.
Yes Bank Employees Complicit in the Fraud
The investigation revealed the involvement of Yes Bank employees in Deesa, Gujarat, who opened accounts without proper documentation. One account was used to receive ₹1 crore, out of which ₹25 lakh was withdrawn. The remaining amount was transferred to another account operated by accomplice Jigar Joshi.
Arrested Individuals in Connection
- Mavji Patel – Yes Bank Deputy Manager (Deesa)
- Jatin Chokhawala – Yes Bank Assistant Manager (Deesa)
- Deepak Soni – Yes Bank Assistant Manager (Patan)
- Jigar Lakhdir Joshi – Accomplice (Deesa)
- Anil Bhuta – Personal Banker, Yes Bank (Rajasthan)
Sophisticated Scam Operation
The gang, operating with high precision, promised accomplices a 10% commission for each transaction. Despite the withdrawal limit of ₹25 lakh, their network allowed seamless money transfers to other accounts for further processing.
Cyber Crime Branch Intensifies Investigation
The police are now delving deeper into the involvement of Yes Bank employees and their connections with the Chinese gang believed to orchestrate the scam. More arrests are expected as the investigation unfolds.
Awareness Alert
This case serves as a reminder for individuals to verify the authenticity of such claims and avoid sharing personal or financial details over calls or messages.
