In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Phulera police station team in Jaipur Rural has arrested a man for providing his personal bank account to cyber fraudsters in exchange for monthly payments. The arrested individual has been identified as Punit Verma, a resident of Shiv Vihar Colony near the college in Sambhar Lake. Police investigations revealed that suspicious cyber fraud transactions amounting to approximately ₹97 lakh have passed through his account since March 2025.
Uncovered During Special Anti-Cybercrime Campaign
The arrest was made during a dedicated anti-cybercrime drive being conducted from August 17 to August 31. As part of this enforcement initiative, the Phulera police team scrutinized accounts maintained at a local branch of Bank of Baroda through the Samanvay portal. During the analysis, officers flagged a specific account exhibiting unusual transaction patterns.
Further investigation revealed that complaints regarding cyber fraud connected to this account were registered across seven states, including Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, and Jharkhand. Detailed verification confirmed that the account belonged to Punit Verma from Sambhar Lake.
Bank Statements Reveal Transactions Worth ₹97 Lakh
Policemen examined the account's statements and transaction history in detail. The records established that since March 2025, approximately ₹97 lakh had been deposited into and withdrawn from the account as part of illicit cyber fraud operations.
Following the verification of these financial irregularities, a case was registered at the Phulera police station. Police personnel promptly apprehended Punit Verma for questioning. During interrogation, the suspect admitted to voluntarily providing his bank account credentials to cyber criminals to generate easy money.
Rented Account for a Monthly Fee of ₹25,000
According to police details, Verma rented out his account to cyber operators for a fixed fee of ₹25,000 per month. Cyber scammers used the account to receive defrauded money from victims before quickly transferring or withdrawing the funds to obfuscate the paper trail.
Police Probe Ongoing to Nab Network Handlers
Following Verma's arrest, law enforcement agencies are questioning him to dismantle the broader cybercrime ring. Investigators are attempting to identify the masterminds who contacted Verma and to establish the total financial extent of the fraudulent operations. Authorities are also linking evidence gathered from complaints registered across all seven affected states to identify all co-conspirators involved in the syndicate.
