In a disturbing case of cyber fraud, police have arrested four accused from Delhi for allegedly extorting ₹34 lakh from a 67-year-old retired doctor in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district by placing him under a so-called “digital arrest” for three days.
The victim, identified as Jassaram (67) from Gotan, was threatened with false charges of human trafficking and sending obscene messages, forcing him to transfer a large sum under extreme psychological pressure.
As reported by Bhaskar English DSP Dharm Poonia of the Nagaur Cyber Police said the incident took place between December 28 and December 30, 2025, when the accused confined the victim through continuous surveillance and intimidation over phone calls.
Police have arrested four individuals from Delhi:
Salman (chartered accountant)
Yogendra (mastermind)
Vivek (account handler)
Imran (associate involved in fund transfers)
Investigators revealed that Salman and Yogendra orchestrated the operation, while Vivek and Imran handled the financial transactions.
The fraud began on December 28, when the accused contacted the doctor, posing as IPS officer Sandeep Diwan from Bengaluru. They falsely claimed that a case had been registered against him in the crime branch.
The fraudsters accused the victim of sending obscene messages to women and claimed he was linked to a human trafficker named Sadakat Khan. They further alleged that he was involved in suspicious financial transactions worth ₹3 crore, using these charges to intimidate and pressure him.
To intensify the pressure, the doctor was made to speak to a woman impersonating IG Bony, who ordered his immediate arrest.
The accused maintained constant contact with the victim from December 28 to December 30, effectively placing him under “digital arrest.” During this period, they controlled his actions and prevented him from seeking help.
Under coercion, the doctor:
Visited his bank
Broke his fixed deposit (FD)
Transferred ₹34 lakh via RTGS into accounts provided by the accused
After transferring the money, the doctor remained silent about the incident. However, his family noticed his unusual anxiety and distress.
On January 21, 2026, when questioned, he disclosed the entire ordeal. He admitted that the psychological pressure had been so severe that he had contemplated suicide.
Following this, the family filed a formal complaint with the police.
During the investigation, Nagaur Cyber Police traced the money trail to bank accounts in Delhi. Authorities managed to freeze ₹12 lakh from various accounts linked to the accused.
While Salman, Yogendra, Vivek, and Imran have been arrested, police confirmed that the individuals posing as fake IPS and IG officers are still absconding.
Search operations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the remaining members of the network.
(Rh/ARC)
