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Ahmedabad Cyber Police Bust Rs 47 Lakh Insurance Scam, 2 Arrested
Ahmedabad City Cyber Crime Branch dismantled an interstate fraud syndicate operating from Ghaziabad, impersonating government officials to defraud a citizen of about Rs 47 lakh. Two suspects, Sumitkumar Koli (32) and Ashu Agrawal (27), were arrested as investigators traced the operation from Ahmedabad to Modinagar, Ghaziabad. The gang used forged documents, fake IDs, and manipulated bank accounts and SIM cards to siphon funds.
Why It Matters
The case highlights the rising risk of high-value insurance scams and impersonation of government officials, underscoring the need for public awareness about fraudulent calls and document requests.
Timeline
5 Events
Public advisory issued by Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch
April 29, 2026
Following the bust, the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch issued a public advisory warning citizens to beware of calls offering high returns on old insurance policies and maturity bonuses, and stressing that government officials would not request taxes or fees via personal bank transfers or SIM cards.
Siphoning of funds and promised returns
April 29, 2026
Criminals allegedly received OTPs on their devices, siphoning off funds and pursuing illegal transfers totaling over Rs 47 lakh, while promising the victim a total return of over Rs 1.48 crore.
Bank accounts opened and SIM card procurement to facilitate fraud
April 29, 2026
The suspects allegedly coerced the victim into opening new ICICI and HDFC bank accounts and buying a new SIM card, which was couriered to a location in Delhi to enable control over mobile-linked transactions.
Impersonation scheme and forged documents used
April 29, 2026
Investigators found the suspects impersonated senior officials, including 'Jitendra Goswami' (Senior NPCI Officer) and 'Mitesh kumar' (Ministry of Finance official), sending forged identification cards and official-looking documents via WhatsApp to gain the victim’s trust.
Arrests of two key suspects in Ahmedabad insurance scam
April 29, 2026
Ahmedabad City Cyber Crime Branch, led by ACP H.S. Makadia and PI M.H. Bhetariya, arrested Sumitkumar Koli (32) and Ashu Agrawal (27) in connection with the Rs 47 lakh insurance scam, following a coordinated effort that tracked the suspects to Modinagar, Ghaziabad.