Cyber Fraudsters Nabbed Over Online Task Scam

Two cyber fraudsters from Rajasthan, Shriram Meena and Sumit Meena, were arrested for duping individuals through online task scams. The duo, along with accomplices, extracted money by offering monetary gains. Police recovered several mobile phones, debit cards, and SIM cards, and the accused were taken into custody for further interrogation.

Police have arrested two cyber fraudsters from Rajasthan for allegedly deceiving individuals under the guise of offering monetary rewards for completing online tasks. The duo, Shriram Meena and Sumit Meena, had seven mobile phones, as many debit cards, and 13 SIM cards in their possession, authorities reported.

A complainant claimed he was defrauded of approximately Rs 70,000 while engaging in a social media-based task, leading to an FIR at the cyber-crime south police station on October 10. Following investigations, a cyber police team apprehended the suspects in Jaipur on Saturday.

According to ACP Cyber Priyanshu Dewan, the accused were remanded into police custody for further questioning. One police officer revealed that Shriram facilitated bank accounts for other cybercriminals and Sumit collaborated in managing these accounts, receiving 10 percent of the fraudulent proceeds.

(With inputs from agencies.)