Pimpri-Chinchwad Cyber Police Nab International Cyber Fraudster From Bangkok, Crack Multi-Crore Scam Network Â
Pimpri-Chinchwad Cyber Police Nab International Cyber Fraudster From Bangkok, Crack Multi-Crore Scam Network
Pimpri-Chinchwad, June 12, 2026: In a major breakthrough against international cybercrime, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Cyber Police have arrested a key accused allegedly running a global cyber fraud syndicate from Dubai and Thailand. The accused, identified as Saurabh alias Ganesh Balaso Kale, was apprehended at Bangkok Airport through an Interpol-issued Red Corner Notice (RCN) and Lookout Circular (LOC) before being brought back to India and formally arrested.
Multi-Crore Cyber Fraud Cases Linked to Accused
Police investigations linked the accused to multiple cybercrime cases involving fraud worth crores of rupees, including:
- Dehu Road Police Station Crime No. 293/2024 – Online Task Scam.
- Hinjawadi Police Station Crime No. 770/2024 – Share Market Investment Fraud involving ₹18 lakh.
- Cyber Police Station Crime No. 12/2025 – Share Market Investment Fraud involving ₹2.66 crore.
Investigation Uncovers International Network
During the investigation of the Dehu Road case, cyber police arrested 13 accused in June 2024. Interrogation of the arrested individuals revealed that one of the accused, Deepak Gade, had travelled to Dubai and met Ganesh Kale.
Investigators found that Kale received details of multiple Indian bank accounts, including ATM cards, cheque books, linked mobile numbers, internet banking credentials and passwords. These accounts were allegedly used as mule accounts to channel and launder money obtained through cyber frauds.
Police said Kale had established his operational headquarters in Dubai and was coordinating cybercrime activities from there.
Modus Operandi
Technical investigations conducted by Assistant Police Inspector Pravin Swami revealed that:
- The accused procured bank accounts from individuals across India and used them to receive and transfer proceeds of cybercrime.
- He maintained direct links with Chinese nationals and other foreign associates.
- The syndicate allegedly cheated Indian citizens through:
- Online Task Frauds
- Share Market Investment Frauds
- Digital Arrest Scams
The network reportedly generated substantial illegal financial gains through these activities.
Red Corner Notice and Arrest in Thailand
Further investigation established Kale’s involvement in the Hinjawadi Police Station case and the Cyber Police Station case. Based on the evidence collected, Maharashtra Government authorities submitted a proposal for his provisional arrest and extradition through the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
While legal proceedings were underway with UAE authorities in 2024, police later received information that Kale had fled Dubai and shifted to Bangkok, Thailand, in September 2025.
Following sustained efforts by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Cyber Police, the Maharashtra Government and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs secured the issuance of an Interpol Red Corner Notice and Lookout Circular against the accused.
Authorities detained Kale at Bangkok Airport while he was allegedly preparing to leave Thailand for another country. He was subsequently deported to India.
On June 11, 2026, a team comprising Assistant Police Inspector Pravin Swami, Head Constable Hemant Kharat and Police Constable Nitesh Bichewar took custody of the accused at Mumbai Airport. He was formally arrested in the Dehu Road Police Station case.
More Cases Expected to Be Solved
Police said Kale’s arrest is expected to help solve several cybercrime cases registered in different cities and states, including:
- Cyber Police Station Mumbai – Crime No. 12/2025
- Malwani Police Station, Mumbai – Crime No. 0132/2024
- Cyberabad Police Station, Telangana – Crime No. 1294/2024
- Cyberabad Police Station, Telangana – Crime No. 1562/2024
Investigation Team
The operation was carried out under the guidance of Police Commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey, Joint Commissioner Dr. Shashikant Mahavarkar, Additional Commissioner Sarang Awhad, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rohidas Pawar and other senior officers.
The investigation team included Police Inspector Ravikiran Nale, Assistant Police Inspector Pravin Swami, Sub-Inspector Sagar Poman, and police personnel Deepak Bhosale, Hemant Kharat, Nitesh Bichewar, Atul Lokhande and members of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Cyber Police Station.
Police officials described the arrest as a significant success in the fight against international cybercrime and financial fraud targeting Indian citizens.
