During interrogation, the accused revealed that they are part of a larger gang that intimidates victims by posing as police or CBI officers, obtaining personal information, and then transferring funds from the victims’ accounts to other accounts managed by the gang.
Terming cyber security as part of the national security, Shah said “country’s growth is not possible without ensuring cyber security”
Delhi Police have arrested 19 individuals involved in cybercrimes, including online scams and fraudulent schemes. The operation spanned multiple states and led to significant financial recoveries.
Malvertising, or hackers using online ads for malicious purposes, is on the rise.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR against a Chandigarh-based racket led by Riya Sonkar for trafficking Indians to Myanmar under false job offers. Victims were forced into cyber-crime syndicates and faced severe punishments if they refused. The CBI is actively working to dismantle the operation and rescue those still trapped.
The Cybercrime police in Warangal have arrested two persons from Tamil Nadu, allegedly involved in a online investment fraud, duping victims across the country of crores of rupees.