Nationwide operation against cybercrime, fraud worth crores exposed, find out where action was taken:

News Topical, Digital Desk : The police are continuously waging a campaign against cybercrime. Rapid action has been taken against cybercriminals in 10 states, including Uttar Pradesh. Today, the CBI busted a major international cybercrime network in Noida. The criminals involved in this network targeted foreigners, especially American citizens. Police claim that this gang defrauded Americans of $8.5 million, or approximately ₹71 crore (approximately $710 million). These individuals would call Americans posing as officers from US investigative agencies. They would threaten them by claiming that drugs and illegal weapons were being traded through their accounts, and extort large sums of money from them. After several such cases, the FBI began investigating, then contacted the Indian government, which subsequently uncovered this racket operating from Noida. The CBI has arrested six individuals in this case and recovered ₹18.8 million in cash from them.

Four villages in Mathura were surrounded and raided.

An operation against cybercrime was also launched in Mathura. Like the Jamtara and Mewat areas, four villages in Mathura have become a stronghold of cybercriminals. Devseras, Morseras, Daulatpur, and Nagla Akatiya villages in the Govardhan area have become known as "Mini Jamtara." Following repeated complaints, the Mathura police launched a search operation in these villages. Utmost precautions were taken to ensure that information about the raid was not leaked. At 5 a.m., four Superintendents of Police (SPs), four Circle Officers, 26 Inspectors, and 300 personnel surrounded the four villages. The large police presence caused panic in the villages. Subsequently, the police searched every household, from farms to barns. Following the search operation, 42 suspects were taken into custody. Following the investigation, 37 cybercriminals were arrested and sent to jail.

950 crore fraud exposed in Delhi

Today, the Delhi Police also claimed that fraud worth approximately ₹950 crore has been uncovered in its campaign against cybercrime. In fact, the Delhi Police has been running Operation PsyHawk against cybercriminals for the past month. Since cases of digital arrests and investment fraud were continuously emerging in Delhi, Operation PsyHawk was launched. Five thousand Delhi Police personnel and officers were involved in this operation. The first phase of the operation began on November 19th and 20th. It exposed a large network of cybercriminals. Since cybercriminals change locations and their methods of operation, the Delhi Police began the second part of the operation after a few days' break.

Delhi Police Joint CP Sanjay Jain stated that 284 criminals were arrested in the second phase of the operation. He explained that the network of the arrested cybercriminals spans 10 states across the country. The frauds were being committed in other states, with the money being withdrawn in Delhi. Therefore, the Delhi Police, in collaboration with police from several states, including Kerala, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan, took action against the cybercriminals, and a fraud of ₹945 crore was detected.

Swindlers take advantage of people's helplessness

Cybercrime is a major problem these days. Most people fall prey to greed. Some invest a small amount of money, others are tempted to make a quick buck, and others are tempted to win a lottery. Cybercrime blackmailers exploit the lack of awareness among the public, while fraud gangs operate in a highly organized manner. The stolen money is transferred within minutes, but now the police are beginning to understand their tactics. A large number of people are being caught, but it's crucial that people remain vigilant, avoid temptation, and, if they are defrauded, immediately inform the police without fear.