From OLX deals to fake CBI calls: How Jaipur police tracked a Rs 18.6-crore cyber fraud network
The Jaipur South police have uncovered a Rs 18.6-crore cyber fraud network, arresting 21 individuals and resolving 101 complaints across 101 states. The operation, part of the "Cyber Shield" campaign, targeted various deceitful methods employed by cybercriminals, including posing as CBI officers and offering cars at unusually low prices on OLX.
The recovered assets included cash, mobile phones, ATM cards, and fake documents, with Rs 45.83 lakh found in bank accounts. The police also noted instances of online gaming transactions and a fake Facebook page offering 3D idols, through which victims were cheated. The campaign, launched by the Rajasthan Director General of Police, has seen significant progress, with 25,808 of 31,976 pending cybercrime complaints resolved in Jaipur South police alone, and over Rs 8 crore linked to cyber fraud put on hold in bank accounts.
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