Police in Rajasthan’s Sikar district have launched an investigation into an alleged cyber fraud case in which a victim’s identity was reportedly misused to open a bank account later used for fraudulent financial transactions.
According to the complaint filed by Javid Dhobi, the accused allegedly approached him with promises of securing a government job. Under this pretext, they collected his Aadhaar card and educational documents, which were later allegedly used to open a bank account in his name at a local bank in Sikar.
Investigators said the mobile number linked to the account was registered in the name of one of the accused, allowing them to control banking activities connected to the account. Authorities later discovered multiple suspicious and high-value transactions routed through the account.
The victim alleged that the accused gained his trust by assuring him of employment and later demanded a “processing fee” after the supposed job placement. They reportedly collected his documents from his village and retained important banking materials including the passbook, cheque book, and ATM card, claiming they would be needed for salary processing.
When no job was provided by March 2026, the victim reportedly asked for his documents to be returned. He alleged that he was threatened instead, which increased his suspicions. The matter came to light after he approached the bank and discovered suspicious transactions linked to the account.
Police officials stated that the account appeared to function as a mule account used for routing illicit funds through a legitimate identity. Authorities suspect the case may be linked to a larger cybercrime network involved in financial fraud and money laundering operations.
A case has been registered against 2 accused, and investigators are examining bank records, call detail records, and digital evidence to trace the movement of funds and identify additional individuals involved.
Officials have urged citizens to verify job offers carefully and avoid sharing personal identity documents or banking details with unknown individuals.
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