In a major crackdown on a large cyberfraud network, police have arrested 2 more members linked to the Milan Darji gang, taking the total number of arrests to 19. The action follows an extensive investigation into a multi-crore fraud operation spread across India.
Authorities invoked the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act (GujCTOC) against the gang after uncovering links to 1,867 cyber fraud complaints involving 1,029 bank accounts. The case is connected to 214 FIRs registered nationwide.
Acting on a tip-off, police tracked down and arrested Mayur Kakadiya, 30, and Vishal Godhani, 30, from Surat. Investigators said Kakadiya was based in Dubai with the gang leader and was responsible for withdrawing money in dirhams from ATMs and handing it over. Godhani allegedly supplied bank accounts and account kits to other members, including previously arrested accused Ajay Italiya and Jalpesh Nadiyadara.
The racket was first exposed in Oct 2024 after a raid in Mota Varachha uncovered a Rs 197 crore cyber fraud operation linked to Chinese gangs. During the probe, police identified 1,029 bank accounts that received funds from victims. Officials also traced 215 FIRs and 1,867 complaints registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP).
Investigators revealed that the gang allegedly layered and laundered money from global cyber frauds carried out by Chinese groups. The network, led by Darji, operated from Dubai and included 46 members, of which 11 have been arrested by Surat police so far.
In a separate case, police arrested Hiren Sojitra in connection with 2 share market investment frauds worth about Rs 20 lakh. He allegedly provided his bank account to receive fraud proceeds. Victims were lured with promises of high returns and asked to download a mobile app. After transferring money, they were unable to withdraw funds. Authorities found 12 complaints linked to his account, with around Rs 17.97 crore deposited.
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