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Maharashtra Gym Trainer Arrested In Rs 2.2 Cr 'Digital Arrest' Scam In Jaipur

Jaipur Central Cyber Crime Police arrested a gym trainer from Maharashtra for his alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case amounting to Rs 2.12 crore. The victim, an Additional Director General of the Geological Survey of India residing in Jaipur, was allegedly subjected to a digital arrest scam.

State

Rajasthan

First reported

October 2026

Agency involved

Central Cyber Crime Police Station, Jaipur

Arrests

One gym trainer

Status

The accused is in police custody under interrogation

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

According to investigators, fraudsters posed as police and government officials during WhatsApp video calls, coercing the victim by claiming his name was linked to a money-laundering case. Using fake government documents and arrest warrants, they kept the victim under constant surveillance and forced him to transfer Rs 2.12 crore through RTGS under the pretext of verifying bank accounts.

The arrested gym trainer allegedly connected with the cybercriminals through a Telegram channel. Police stated that he assisted the network by providing mule bank accounts, arranging hotel accommodation for an accomplice, and managing banking documents, SIM cards, and electronic devices. Following technical analysis of call records, WhatsApp chats, and bank statements, authorities apprehended the suspect in Maharashtra and brought him to Jaipur on transit remand.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention whether the targeted funds have been recovered or if other primary masterminds behind the Telegram channel have been captured.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The arrested gym trainer is currently in police custody in Jaipur undergoing interrogation, while authorities continue efforts to uncover the wider cyber fraud network.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

An Additional Director General of the Geological Survey of India residing in Jaipur.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Cybercriminals initiated WhatsApp video calls with the victim, posing as police and government officials.
They falsely claimed the victim's name was involved in a money-laundering case and produced fake official documents and arrest warrants.
The perpetrators kept the victim under constant surveillance and demanded that he share his live location status.
Under the guise of verifying bank accounts, they pressured the victim to transfer funds via RTGS.
The gym trainer allegedly assisted the network by supplying mule bank accounts, arranging hotel stays for an accomplice, and handling banking documents and devices.
Funds were routed through multiple accounts within the fraudsters' network.

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Sources and further reading

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