Udaipur, May 26, 2025 : In a major development in the ₹129.72 crore cyber fraud case, the Udaipur police on Tuesday arrested yet another key accused, Dinesh Chandra Menaria, who allegedly played a critical role by providing bank accounts to the main perpetrators of the massive scam.
The arrest was made under the supervision of Udaipur Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal, as part of the district’s ongoing crackdown on cyber-related crimes. The operation was led by Inspector Shyam Singh Ratnu (DST), SHO Bharat Yogi (Hiran Magri PS), and their teams.
Dinesh Chandra: The Link Behind Fraudulent Accounts
According to police, Dinesh Chandra Menaria, a resident of Chowkdi village, Akola police station, Chittorgarh, is believed to have supplied multiple bank accounts used in executing the nationwide cyber fraud. His arrest follows actionable intelligence and further leads obtained from the previously arrested accused.
Authorities have secured police custody of Dinesh Chandra and are currently investigating the sources through which these bank accounts were procured or sold, and whether they were obtained through identity theft, coercion, or collaboration with insiders in financial institutions.
Case Background: Tech-Driven Crime Syndicate Busted
The case was first uncovered on May 21, 2025, when Udaipur police arrested three individuals — Harshvardhan Jha, Jayesh Kumar Khatik, and Tufan Singh — for defrauding unsuspecting victims of over ₹129 crore through sophisticated cybercrime tactics. Police seized:
10 mobile phones
2 laptops
7 SIM cards from different telecom providers
10 ATM cards, multiple cheque books, and bank diaries
A silver Verna sedan used in the crime
An FIR was registered under case number 194/2025 at Hiran Magri Police Station, under Sections 318(4), 112(2), 61(2) of the BNS Act 2023, and Sections 66 and 66D of the IT Act. SHO Bharat Yogi is leading the investigation.
Ongoing Investigation: More Arrests Likely
Police sources confirm that multiple individuals are under the scanner, and Dinesh Chandra’s interrogation is expected to reveal a wider network of bank account suppliers, digital money mules, and possibly internal collusion in banks or financial intermediaries.
The investigation continues to trace the digital footprint of the transactions, identify the beneficiaries, and unravel how such a large-scale fraud was executed across multiple states and international links.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
