Rajesh Dandotiya
Rajesh Dandotiya (born 13 June 1975) is an Indian police officer and writer. He works as the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) in the Crime Branch in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He works to stop online crimes and helps people stay safe on the internet.[1]
Rajesh Dandotiya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 June 1975
(aged 50) Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Police officer, Author |
| Known for | Cybercrime prevention and public awareness |
Notable work | Cyber Rakshak |
| Website | rajeshdandotiya |
Career
Rajesh Dandotiya works with the Madhya Pradesh Police. He helps lead investigations about online fraud and cybercrime. In 2024, he became well known when a group of scammers tried to trick him by pretending to be police. Instead, he talked to them in a video call while wearing his police uniform.[2]
Under his leadership, the Indore Crime Branch stopped a major cybercrime group operating from a "dark room" in Delhi.[3][4]
His efforts helped reduce cases of digital fraud in Indore through police actions and education programs.[5]
Awareness Campaigns
Dandotiya has conducted over 500 seminars across Madhya Pradesh to teach people about cyber safety.[6]
He explained how criminals can hack phones using fake missed calls or USB devices.[7][8]
Book
In 2025, he wrote a book called Cyber Rakshak, which provides real-life case studies and guidance to help people protect themselves from cybercrime.[9][10] Many newspapers wrote about his book and said it can help people understand cybercrime.[11]
Media Coverage
His work has been reported in news platforms like Indian Express, NDTV, ABP Live, Times of India, Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, ANI, and ETV Bharat.[12]
References
- ↑ Scammers target crime branch chief, he plays along. Indian Express. https://indianexpress.com/article/india/madhya-pradesh-scammers-target-crime-branch-chief-by-mistake-he-plays-along-video-calls-them-in-uniform-9688481/. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ Cyber crime attempt to ‘digital arrest’ Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya. ABP Live. https://www.abplive.com/states/madhya-pradesh/indore-cyber-crime-attempt-to-digital-arrest-additional-dcp-rajesh-dandotiya-by-fake-police-commissioner-2829869. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ Indore police bust digital arrest dark room in Delhi. The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/indore-police-bust-digital-arrest-dark-room-in-delhi/articleshow/118635265.cms. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ MP: Indore Crime Branch arrests man from Telangana in digital arrest case. ANI News. https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/mp-indore-crime-branch-arrests-man-from-telangana-in-connection-with-digital-arrest-case20241116195643/. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ Cyber fraud and digital arrest cases decreased due to awareness programs: ADCP Rajesh Dandotiya. NDTV. https://mpcg.ndtv.in/madhya-pradesh-news/cyber-fraud-and-digital-arrest-cases-decreased-due-to-awareness-program-indore-crime-branch-additional-dcp-rajesh-dandotiya-8062450. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ ADCP Rajesh Dandotiya conducted 500+ seminars to spread cyber awareness. ETV Bharat. https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!state/indore-adcp-rajesh-dandotiya-is-making-people-aware-of-cyber-crimes-has-conducted-more-than-500-seminars-madhya-pradesh-news-mps25033103790. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ How hackers target phones via missed calls: Revelation by Indore Police. Amar Ujala. https://www.amarujala.com/madhya-pradesh/indore/how-hackers-target-phones-with-missed-calls-shocking-revelation-by-indore-police-officer-2025-04-21. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ Cyber threat via USB devices exposed by Indore Crime Branch. Dainik Bhaskar. https://www.bhaskar.com/local/mp/indore/news/indore-amit-upadhyay-usb-security-indore-crime-branch-133911616.html. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ "Cyber Rakshak by Rajesh Dandotiya". Google Play Books. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ (in hi) इंदौर के एडीसीपी राजेश डंडोतिया ने साइबर अपराध पर लिखी किताब 'साइबर रक्षक', केस स्टडी के जरिए किया जागरूक. ETV Bharat. 28 May 2024. https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!state/indore-dcp-rajesh-dandotiya-wrote-case-study-cyber-rakshak-book-to-make-people-aware-madhya-pradesh-news-mps25052802320. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ Cyber Rakshak: Police Officer Rajesh Dandotiya Authors Groundbreaking Guide to Combat India’s Rising Cyber Threats. Ahmedabad Mirror. May 2025. https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/cyber-rakshak-police-officer-rajesh-dandotiya-authors-groundbreaking-guide-to-combat-indias-rising-cyber-threats/81892181.html. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ "Official Website of Rajesh Dandotiya". Retrieved 8 June 2025.