NSUI Leader Arshman Khan Baloch Arrested in Cyber Fraud & Hawala Money Routing Case

In a major crackdown on organised cybercrime and illegal fund transfers, the Bhavnagar Police have arrested NSUI leader Arshman Khan Baloch for his alleged role in facilitating cyber fraud operations and routing illicit money through hawala channels. The arrest comes as part of an ongoing investigation into multiple digital scams operating across Gujarat and other states.

Police Say Baloch Helped Fraud Networks Launder Money

According to investigators, Baloch allegedly provided support to cyber-fraud operators by arranging bank accounts, coordinating money mules and enabling the movement of fraudulent proceeds through informal hawala circuits. These funds originated from scam calls, digital wallet frauds and online impersonation crimes targeting unsuspecting victims.

Police sources indicate that Baloch was in contact with groups operating out of states such as Rajasthan, Delhi and West Bengal — networks known for running large-scale cyber fraud and transferring proceeds through layered channels to obscure the money trail.

Key Evidence Collected During the Arrest

• Multiple bank accounts allegedly used for fund layering
• Digital devices containing chats and transaction data
• Links to suspected money-mule accounts
• Evidence of coordination with fraud operators outside Gujarat

Preliminary analysis reportedly shows unusual transaction spikes, rapid fund withdrawals and redirection of victim money into accounts controlled by intermediaries allegedly linked to Baloch.

Police: Political Position Used to Build Trust for Illicit Deals

Investigators believe that Baloch’s role as a local NSUI leader helped him gain trust within certain groups, making it easier to source bank accounts and middlemen for cyber-fraud rings. His position, police claim, was leveraged to facilitate smooth coordination between scam operators and hawala agents.

What Happens Next

Bhavnagar Police have launched a deeper probe into:

• The extent of Baloch’s involvement in cybercrime modules
• Financial trails connected to hawala brokers
• Possible links to interstate or international fraud networks
• Whether political influence was used to shield illegal activities

Authorities are also examining whether additional FIRs or arrests may follow, depending on what emerges from forensic audits of seized devices and bank statements.

Cyber Fraud & Hawala — A Growing Convergence

Law-enforcement agencies across India have increasingly noted the merging of online scams with hawala channels. Fraud proceeds are rapidly moved through layered accounts, cash handlers and cross-border networks, making tracing and recovery difficult.

The arrest of a political figure in such a case highlights how cybercriminal networks often rely on trusted intermediaries to carry out financial operations and avoid direct exposure.

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