Rajkot, October 3 (Udaipur Kiran) : Rajkot’s cyber crime police have made significant progress in a case involving the alleged digital arrest of an elderly doctor. Within hours of a complaint being filed, authorities apprehended two suspects from Ahmedabad. The investigation revealed that the accused had used bank accounts linked to the fraudulent transfer of approximately ₹58.5 lakh.
The suspects have been identified as Darshan Makwana, 34, from the Isanpur area of Ahmedabad, originally hailing from Bhangarh village in Dholera taluka, and Shubham Parmar, 29, a resident of Bhavnagar who is originally from Botad.
According to police, the duo allegedly allowed cyber criminals to use their company’s bank accounts in exchange for a commission, facilitating the transfer of funds obtained through cyber fraud. These arrests were made based on technical analysis and banking information.
A case has been registered at the Rajkot cyber crime police station under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, 2023, including 318(4), 308(2), 319(2), 204, and 61(2), as well as Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act.
The investigation was initiated following a complaint from the elderly woman doctor regarding her alleged digital arrest. In such scams, fraudsters often pose as fake law enforcement or other officials, contacting victims to extract money under the pretense of investigations.
Police have seized four mobile phones and a laptop from the suspects, with an estimated total value of ₹1.20 lakh. The arrests were carried out by a team under the supervision of City Police Commissioner Brajesh Kumar Jha and Additional Police Commissioner Chaitanya Mandlik, with further legal action pending in the case.
Authorities are urging citizens to refrain from sharing their bank details, OTPs, passwords, or other sensitive information with unknown callers. They advise that anyone threatened with arrest or legal action over a call or video call should exercise caution and report suspected cyber fraud immediately through official cyber crime helplines.
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.