Rajasthan Cyber Fraud Exposed: ₹1,100 Crore Scam with Links from Malaysia to Cambodia

Jodhpur (Rajasthan): The Jodhpur Police have busted a major international cyber fraud syndicate that reportedly defrauded over ₹1,100 crore across India and several other countries, including Malaysia, Cambodia, and Singapore. Six individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, while lookout notices have been issued against the alleged kingpins based in Malaysia.

According to Jodhpur Police Commissioner Omprakash, the gang operated by obtaining Indian SIM cards using customers’ ID cards, in collusion with mobile shopkeepers and local agents. Police recovered 5,378 SIM cards used for fraudulent activities, resulting in complaints totaling ₹1,102 crore. Within Rajasthan alone, over 200 mobile numbers were misused to defraud more than ₹25 crore.

How the Fraud Operated
The arrested agents were responsible for sending bulk SIM cards from Jodhpur to Malaysia, where the kingpins used them to commit fraud in Cambodia. WhatsApp and fake investment schemes were the primary channels for scamming victims. Police investigations revealed that out of 2.3 lakh SIM cards examined, 36,000 were active in Cambodia, and 5,300 of these were used to defraud Indian states.

Organized Operations
The syndicate’s kingpins from Malaysia reportedly visited Delhi and Jaipur to meet local coordinators and collect SIM cards, which were then sent abroad. Investigations also revealed that over 20,000 SIMs were recharged simultaneously using an Indian operator, allowing them to function overseas and facilitate large-scale fraud.

Police are continuing their investigation and are actively pursuing the remaining international suspects.