Kutiyana MLA Kandhal Jadeja’s Aunt Hiralba Jadeja Accused of Leading Rs 3.96 Crore Cybercrime Syndicate

In a shocking development, Hiralba Jadeja, the aunt of Kutiyana MLA Kandhal Jadeja, has been accused of spearheading a major cybercrime gang that defrauded victims across multiple Indian states. According to police investigations, the syndicate orchestrated fake “digital arrests” to scam unsuspecting individuals, siphoning off a staggering Rs 3.96 crore through fraudulent bank accounts.

The Porbandar police have registered a cyber fraud case against Hiralba Jadeja and five others—Hitesh Odedra, Parth Songela, Mohan Vaja, Ajay Chauhan, and Raju Mer. Legal action has been initiated as authorities uncover more details about this high-profile cyber scam.

Porbandar Police Uncover Web of Fraud Through Bank Accounts

Porbandar DSP Bhagirathsinh Jadeja stated that the investigation began when suspicious transactions were flagged in 14 bank accounts via the government portal Samanvay. A deeper probe revealed that 10 of these accounts were registered to a single address in Porbandar, with five of them alone handling Rs 35.70 lakh in suspicious transactions.

Bank Accounts Opened Under Pretense of Social Service

According to police sources, Hiralba Jadeja allegedly used her reputation for social service to exploit vulnerable individuals. She lured a Kotak Mahindra Bank manager to her residence, Suraj Palace, and got multiple accounts opened—both there and at local branches—using the names of poor individuals.

All essential documents, account kits, and cheque books were retained by Hiralba. Victims were reportedly made to sign blank cheques, or their debit cards were misused to withdraw funds once cybercrime proceeds were deposited.

Arrests Made; Manhunt Launched for Remaining Accused

Police have taken Hiralba and two of her associates into custody, while a manhunt is on to apprehend the remaining three accused. Authorities are continuing to investigate the full scope of the operation, including the total number of victims and financial impact.

This case highlights a disturbing trend of cybercrime operations being run by individuals with strong local influence, and the urgent need for stricter controls in bank account verification processes.