Rajasthan Police have arrested a Maharashtra gym trainer in connection with an alleged ₹2.12 crore digital arrest fraud targeting a retired Geological Survey of India official. The accused, identified as Ravindra Jitendra Prasad Singh, also known as Akshay Singh and Deva, is accused of helping a cybercrime network route money and manage banking details used in the fraud.
Police said the victim was targeted between August 9 and August 18, 2026, by people posing as police and government officials. The callers allegedly told him that he was linked to a money laundering case and kept him under pressure through video calls while directing him to transfer money.
Seven people have been arrested in connection with the case so far.
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Victim Transferred ₹2.12 Crore in Two Transactions
According to investigators, the fraudsters sent forged documents to the victim through WhatsApp and instructed him to remain on video calls with his live location enabled.
On August 13, the victim transferred ₹2.02 crore to an ICICI Bank account after being convinced that the payment was required in connection with the purported investigation.
A second transfer of ₹10.10 lakh was made to a YES Bank account on August 18, taking the total amount allegedly lost to ₹2.12 crore.
Police said the fraudsters used threats and impersonation to make the victim believe that he was under official scrutiny and had to comply with their instructions.
Police Trace Alleged Links Through Telegram and Bank Accounts
Investigators allege that Singh came into contact with cybercrime operators through a Telegram channel called BRO PAY.
Police said he allegedly arranged accommodation in Ulhasnagar for another accused and used a separate SIM card and an alias while communicating with people linked to the network.
Singh is also accused of handling SIM cards connected to bank accounts and cheque books used by the group. Investigators allege that he shared banking details with associates through WhatsApp.
Police further suspect that transactions linked to the network were carried out through multiple bank accounts.
Seven Arrested as Investigation Expands
The arrest of Singh forms part of a wider investigation by Rajasthan Police into the network allegedly involved in the digital arrest fraud.
Investigators are examining the movement of money, the use of different bank accounts and the roles played by individuals accused of providing banking and communication support to the operation.
Police have so far arrested seven people in the case as they continue to trace others allegedly connected with the network.
The investigation is also focused on how forged documents, impersonation and sustained video surveillance were used to convince the retired official that he was facing action in a money laundering case, ultimately leading him to transfer ₹2.12 crore.
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