Hyderabad Police Arrest 23 Cybercriminals in Nationwide Crackdown
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Hyderabad, Jan 10 (NationPress) The police force in Hyderabad has successfully detained 23 cybercrime perpetrators as part of a major operation executed across different regions of the nation.
This extensive initiative spanned states including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, with the arrested individuals linked to 30 cases within Telangana and a staggering 359 cases nationwide.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police for Cyber Crimes, Dara Kavitha, highlighted the urgent need to address the rising incidence of cyber fraud, leading the Cyber Crime Police Station in Hyderabad to implement vital strategies against these crimes.
These operations, executed by five dedicated teams, focused on various modus operandi and successfully apprehended several key players operating within sophisticated networks.
The offenders were discovered to be exploiting system vulnerabilities to execute extensive financial frauds. The cases uncovered included five linked to investment fraud, two associated with digital arrest scams, three involving trading frauds, two related to job frauds, and one concerning APK file fraud.
The victims of these fraudulent schemes suffered losses amounting to nearly Rs 5.30 crore.
Authorities have confiscated Rs 40,000 in cash, 25 mobile devices, 45 SIM cards, 29 bank passbooks/chequebooks, 23 debit and credit cards, one laptop, three QR code scanners, and five stamps from shell companies.
The DCP noted that these teams coordinated with law enforcement units across multiple states to track down the suspects. The operations were informed by thorough intelligence gathering and advanced investigative techniques aimed at exposing the networks behind these fraudulent activities.
"Particular emphasis was placed on identifying and capturing crucial players, including bank officials, Mule Bank Account Suppliers, and kingpins who facilitated these illegal operations," she stated.
Additionally, the police have managed to reimburse Rs 39 lakh to victims in three notable cases.
The DCP remarked that these operations not only resulted in the recovery of substantial assets and financial instruments but also dismantled organized fraud syndicates, ensuring justice for victims across the nation.
The Cyber Crime Police has advised the public to remain vigilant and avoid interactions with individuals on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram who present alluring investment opportunities and websites or groups claiming high returns on minimal investments.
The police also cautioned citizens to be wary of unknown calls and messages. Always verify such claims by visiting your nearest police station, as law enforcement agencies never issue digital arrest warrants or demand money to prove one's innocence, they emphasized.
