What Led to the Arrest of Three Cybercriminals in Delhi?

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Key Takeaways
- Three cybercriminals arrested in operation targeting online fraud.
- Authorities identified Rajasthan and Haryana as key cybercrime hotspots.
- Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of cyber fraud networks.
- Victims were targeted through investment scams and coercive tactics.
- Delhi Police emphasize the importance of public awareness in combating cybercrime.
New Delhi, July 20 (NationPress) Delhi Police reported on Sunday the detention of three individuals involved in cybercrime, who were operating from areas identified by authorities as cybercrime hotspots in Rajasthan and Haryana.
The arrests were linked to ongoing schemes targeting residents of the Delhi-NCR region, encompassing online investment scams and a rising strategy referred to as digital arrest.
Officials indicated that two of the suspects originated from Rajasthan, while one is from Haryana. They were captured across the Tonk, Sikar, and Jaipur districts of Rajasthan, regions that have seen a notable increase in cyber fraud activities, according to police reports.
This special operation was initiated by the Cyber Police Station in Delhi's Dwarka district following a noticeable rise in cybercrime reports from the public.
Investigative teams were dispatched to the identified areas after digital trail analysis for three distinct cases pointed towards connections with remote locations in Rajasthan.
The police stated, 'Initial inquiries led us to new and emerging cybercrime hotspots in Rajasthan.'
To conduct a thorough and focused operation against these criminals, teams executed a detailed plan in Tonk, Sikar, Jaipur, and Sirsa, based on intelligence derived from digital footprints and field surveillance.
The suspects have been identified as Deepak from Tonk, Surendra Kumar Dudi from Sikar, and Rajveer from Sirsa.
Deepak, detained on July 2, allegedly participated in investment fraud and was responsible for supplying fake bank accounts and SIM cards utilized in these cyber crimes.
Surendra Kumar Dudi, also arrested on July 2, was allegedly involved in a digital arrest scam, a method where victims are manipulated through false law enforcement threats into transferring funds.
Rajveer, captured earlier on June 30, is accused of receiving a share of the ill-gotten gains from an investment fraud case.
All three suspects are facing charges under relevant laws, and investigations are ongoing to uncover additional members of the cybercriminal network.
The Delhi Police have stated that numerous similar cases remain under investigation, and the search for other suspects continues.