Bhind Inspector Outsmarts Cyber Fraudster, Tracks Call to Jamtara Hotspot

The incident occurred on 26 November when Rajawat received a call from an unknown number. The caller introduced himself as an executive from the “SBI Credit Card Department Online Service, Mumbai” and claimed the officer’s credit card had expired and needed immediate verification. Sensing a scam, Rajawat decided to keep the caller engaged while quietly working to pinpoint his location.

Throughout the call, the fraudster persistently demanded the card’s CVV number, personal details, and finally a one-time password (OTP). Rajawat provided fabricated information and even shared details of an inactive credit card to prolong the conversation. “He was extremely confident. His tone was such that a common person could easily fall for the trap,” the inspector later said.

Despite being told he was speaking to a police officer, the fraudster remained unfazed. “Police or cyber cell, doesn’t matter, sir… just give me the OTP,” he repeatedly insisted, attempting to push Rajawat into revealing the six-digit code.

Meanwhile, real-time technical tracking by the TI revealed the caller’s location to be Jamtara in Jharkhanda region long associated with organised cybercrime networks. The number used in the call was found to be registered under the name of a Kolkata-based woman, indicating an interstate web of fraudulent operations.

Once the location was confirmed, Madhya Pradesh Police immediately alerted their counterparts in Jamtara. A team was dispatched to the identified spot, but the accused fled before officers arrived.

Investigations are now underway in both Jamtara and Kolkata to identify members of the network. Police officials said the case highlights how fraudsters continue to refine social engineering tactics, and urged citizens never to share personal banking information or OTPs over the phone.