Fraud Gang Busted in Churu for Opening Fake Bank Accounts Using Government Scheme Scam

A major fraud case has come to light in Churu, Rajasthan, where a gang was found to be running an illegal operation by opening fake bank accounts in the names of ordinary people. They lured people by promising them benefits from government schemes. Once these accounts were created, the gang used them to carry out illegal transactions linked to online gaming and betting.

The Kotwali police station has registered a case against six named individuals and several others involved in this scam. According to the police, the gang may have opened hundreds of fake bank accounts, and the total illegal transactions could run into crores of rupees.

What the Police Found

Sukhram Chotiya, officer-in-charge at Kotwali police station, confirmed that a case has been registered against:

• Sanjay Kumar Saini
• Javed Khan
• Gopal Swami
• Karan Saini
• Kishore Saini
• Ayan alias Jajan alias Monu Dulekhani

These people, along with others, were reportedly operating this fraud network from Churu and Jaipur.

The scam was discovered when Head Constable Subhash Chandra received a tip-off from an informer. The informer told him that many people were being tricked with false promises of government scheme benefits. In return, these people unknowingly allowed their personal documents to be used for opening bank accounts and getting new SIM cards.

During the initial investigation, police found that:

• New SIM cards were issued in the names of innocent people.
• Bank accounts were opened using their identities.
• The gang took full control of the accounts including ATM cards, internet banking, and UPI access.

These accounts were then used to transfer money related to illegal online gaming and betting activities.

How the Scam Worked

The gang approached people, especially those from weaker financial backgrounds, and convinced them they would receive money from government welfare schemes. In exchange, they took documents like Aadhaar cards and used them to:

• Open multiple bank accounts,
• Get mobile connections,
• Take control of digital banking services linked to those accounts.

Legal Action Taken

The case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology (IT) Act. Police are continuing the investigation and believe the entire network will be busted soon.

Conclusion

This case highlights how cybercriminals are targeting innocent people by misusing their identity under the pretext of government benefits. If you or someone you know is approached with such offers, it’s important to verify before sharing any personal documents.