Jaipur, October 23 (Udaipur Kiran News): In a major breakthrough, Jhalawar Police has exposed a massive ₹3 crore inter-state cyber fraud racket involved in siphoning off funds from central and state welfare schemes, including PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, pension, and compensation programs.

Under Operation Shutdown, led by Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit Kumar, 70 police teams carried out a non-stop 70-hour operation across 600 kilometres, raiding 30 locations simultaneously in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The police arrested 30 accused, including the mastermind, and seized cash, luxury vehicles, and electronic equipment worth crores.

The fraud: exploiting government portals for commission

The racket’s kingpin, Ramavatar Saini from Dausa, exploited technical loopholes in government portals such as DMIS to fraudulently withdraw money meant for eligible beneficiaries.

He and his agents purchased bank accounts and identity documents of ordinary citizens, used them to fake eligibility under welfare schemes, and transferred government funds to those accounts. The gang would then keep 50% to 75% of the funds as commission, sharing the rest with the account holders.

How police cracked the racket

The case began on August 8, when a confidential complaint was received about suspicious activities in Kamkheda, Jhalawar. Acting swiftly, SP Amit Kumar assigned the case to the cyber police team led by Constables Ravi Sen and Sumit Kumar.

1. Technical evidence and data analysis: Investigators traced multiple linked bank accounts and suspicious transactions through the mobile number of the accused Asiq Ali, uncovering a wider network.

2. Network trail: Intelligence collection in Manoharthana and Dangipura confirmed it was an organized interstate racket, not an individual crime.

3. Tracing the mastermind: Leads from Asiq Ali’s connections led police to Rajulal Saini of Dausa and later to Ramavatar Saini of Bandikui, identified as the kingpin with deep technical knowledge of government systems.

4. Strategic planning: Police mapped 36 hideouts across Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab, preparing a coordinated plan to strike all locations simultaneously — ensuring no suspect could flee or destroy evidence.

Inside ‘Operation Shutdown’: 70 hours, 30 arrests, ₹3 crore seized

During the massive crackdown, police recovered valuables worth around ₹3 crore, including:

• ₹52.69 lakh in cash

• 11,000+ suspected bank accounts

• 31 vehicles (cars, bikes, tractors)

• 35 laptops/computers, 16 printers, 430 ATM cards, 193 SIM cards

• 207 passbooks, 560 ID cards, 315 account opening forms

• 19 fingerprint scanners, 54 seals, 96 cheque books, 29 PAN cards, 4 passports

• 12 ration/job cards, 2 swipe machines, 1 note counting machine

Arrested accused (district-wise)

Dausa (4):
Ramavatar Saini (28), Rajulal Saini (30), Rohitash Saini (22), Chetaram Saini (21)

Jhalawar (24):
Parmanand Meena (32), Dhanraj Meena (25), Mahaveer Kalal (24), Hariprasad Pareta (55), Ankit Mali (23), Kuldeep Carpenter (21), Chandraprakash Suman (30), Bunty Meena (30), Sujan Lodha (33), Sunil Kumar Sahu (27), Asiq Ali (30), Lalit Meena (22), Bunty Meena (25), Ramdayal Tanwar (29), Dheeraj Tanwar (28), Banwari Tanwar (32), Shivnarayan Tanwar (25), Rambabu Tanwar (28), Murli Raidas (36), Raju Tanwar (28), Rambabu Tanwar (23), Biharilal Raidas (32), Chhotulal Raidas (27), Balmukund Raidas (25).

Jaipur Rural and Rajgarh, MP (2):
Vasudev Pareek (23), Vithal Tanwar (27)

“A case that sets a national precedent”

SP Amit Kumar (IPS) praised the cyber cell team and the anonymous informant whose tip-off led to the massive bust.

“This operation demonstrates our commitment to uphold public trust and enforce fear among criminals. Our duty now is to ensure these fraudsters face the strictest legal punishment,” said SP Kumar.