Two arrested from Rajasthan for defrauding Mumbai-based chemical businessman of ₹17.65 lakh
Mumbai police arrested two individuals in Rajasthan for defrauding a chemical businessman of ₹17.65 lakh using fake payment screenshots and forged documents. The operation involved an eight-day investigation across multiple locations to track the primary suspect.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing prevalence of digital payment fraud and the challenges law enforcement faces in cross-state cybercrime investigations.
Mumbai police arrested two people in Rajasthan on Wednesday (August 26, 2026), for allegedly cheating a Mumbai-based chemical manufacturer of ₹17.65 lakh by sending fake payment screenshots. The arrests followed an eight-day operation in Rajasthan during which police tracked the main accused across multiple locations.
A complaint was registered at MHB Colony Police Station under Sections 316(2), 336(2), 318(4), 340(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
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