The Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) in Ahmedabad has made a significant arrest in a cybercrime case, apprehending a 38-year-old man for allegedly renting out his personal bank account in exchange for a commission. The account was reportedly used as a channel to transfer funds obtained through online frauds.
How the Fraudulent Trail Was Uncovered
A formal complaint in this matter was registered on Saturday under the Gujarat Police's specialized initiative, Operation Mule Hunt. The First Information Report (FIR), filed by police constable Yuvrajsinh Bhupatsinh of the crime branch, reveals that the investigation began with an alert from the Samanvaya portal. This portal, developed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), flagged a suspicious account held with IDFC First Bank in Ahmedabad.
The analysis indicated that this particular account had received funds linked to cyber fraud. Upon further investigation, authorities discovered that the account was already frozen due to a separate cybercrime complaint registered in the state of Maharashtra. A sum of Rs 2.79 lakh was identified as suspicious credits deposited into the account.
The Account Holder's Admission
Police investigators successfully traced the account holder to Kishanram Bishnoi, a 38-year-old furniture worker. Bishnoi currently resides near Bhakti Circle in the Nikol area of Ahmedabad, with his permanent address listed at Gota government housing.
During interrogation, Bishnoi confessed to the crime. He admitted to opening the bank account at the Science City branch of IDFC First Bank. He then handed over signed cheques from this account to his relative's son, identified as Prem Bishnoi, in return for a promised commission.
Network of Accused and Legal Action
The FIR details that the account was not used by Prem Bishnoi alone. It was subsequently utilized by another associate, Sunil Bishnoi, to withdraw and divert the illicit funds that were allegedly generated through various cyber frauds.
The Ahmedabad DCB has not only arrested Kishanram Bishnoi but has also named both Prem Bishnoi and Sunil Bishnoi as wanted accused in the case. The complaint has been filed under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for their role in facilitating organized cybercrime. The police are continuing their efforts to apprehend the other accused individuals.
