Over ₹1.14 crore cheated through fake online investment platform; 397 bank accounts frozen during technical investigation
Published on: March 17, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
In a significant breakthrough against cyber fraud, the Rajnandgaon Police have successfully facilitated the return of more than ₹85 lakh to a victim who was duped in a fake online investment scheme. Officials described the recovery as the largest single amount returned to a cyber fraud victim in the district so far.
According to police officials, the victim, Vipin Kumar Goswami (45), a resident of Sant Ravidas Goswami Ward No. 1 in the Dongargaon police station area of Rajnandgaon, was lured by individuals posing as representatives of an online investment platform named “Polis Finance Limited.” The accused promised unusually high returns and convinced him to deposit money into several bank accounts.
Over a period of time, the victim transferred a total of ₹1,14,52,000 in the name of investments. Realizing he had been cheated, Goswami filed a complaint at Dongargaon Police Station.
Based on the complaint, police registered a case (Crime No. 15/2026) under Sections 318(3) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita along with Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and launched an investigation.
Special Team Formed for Investigation
Considering the seriousness of the case, a special investigation team was constituted under the direction of Superintendent of Police Ankita Sharma. The team was led by Additional Superintendent of Police Kirtan Rathore and included personnel from Dongargaon Police Station and the Cyber Cell of Rajnandgaon.
Investigators conducted a detailed technical probe that included analysis of call detail records (CDR), scrutiny of bank transaction trails and digital forensic examination. Through the national cyber portal and coordinated efforts with banks, police identified and froze approximately 397 bank accounts where the fraud money had been transferred.
Nationwide Investigation Efforts
During the investigation, police teams were also sent to Mumbai to track the suspects and monitor the activities linked to the alleged company. Continuous digital tracking and coordinated action helped authorities block a significant portion of the stolen funds.
Out of the total cheated amount of ₹1,03,20,000 traced during the investigation, ₹85,00,031 was successfully frozen. Following orders from the competent court, the amount was returned to the victim’s bank account.
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After receiving the recovered amount, Vipin Kumar Goswami expressed gratitude to the police for their prompt action and technical efficiency. He thanked SP Ankita Sharma, Additional SP Kirtan Rathore and the entire police team for helping him recover the funds.
Key Officers Involved in the Operation
Officials who played an important role in the investigation included DSP Alexander Kiro, trainee IPS officer Aditya Kumar, Inspector Upendra Kumar Shah, Inspector Vinay Pammar, Inspector Ashirwad Rahatgaonkar and members of the Rajnandgaon Cyber Cell team.
Police Advisory to Citizens
The Rajnandgaon Police have urged citizens to remain cautious while investing money through online platforms. Officials warned people not to trust investment offers, links or mobile applications shared through platforms such as Telegram and Instagram without proper verification.
Citizens have been advised to immediately report any suspicious online activity to the national cyber helpline number 1930 or to their nearest police station.
