Archive · 7 Jun 2025
₹1,455 Crore Cybercrime Racket Busted in Surat
A large group of criminals in Surat was caught for stealing money online.
They laundered about ₹1,455 crore through 90 bank accounts.
These accounts were opened using the documents of people in need.
The criminals were based in other countries, including Cuba, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Police are investigating and have arrested Kirat Jadwani and others.
They found 2,500 cybercrime complaints across India linked to the accounts.
₹1,455 crore laundered through 90 bank accounts in Surat.
Accounts were opened using documents of financially distressed individuals.
International cybercrime syndicate involved, operating from Cuba, Malaysia, and Thailand.
2,500 cybercrime complaints across India linked to the accused's accounts.
Police arrested key individuals, including Kirat Jadwani, and are investigating.
- Who
- An international cybercrime syndicate, Kirat Jadwani, Meet Khokhar, and Mayur Italiya.
- What
- Laundering of ₹1,455 crore through 90 bank accounts.
- When
- Over the last six months; Racket unearthed on May 22.
- Where
- Surat, with operations in Cuba, Malaysia, and Thailand.
- Why
- To launder money from online scams and cyber frauds.
- Amount Laundered
- ₹1,455 crore
- Number of Bank Accounts
- 90
- Location
- Surat
- International Operatives
- Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand
- Key Accused
- Kirat Jadwani, Meet Khokhar, Mayur Italiya
Sources
Cyber frauds turn hotel room into fake courtroom to trap elderly man
Cyber thieves land in police net after robbing Agniveer of Rs 82K at New Delhi Railway Station
Rs 1,455 cr siphoned off in cybercrimes laundered using 90 bank accounts