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Cybercrime and fraud crackdowns in India

Overview

Law enforcement agencies in India have conducted significant operations targeting cybercrime syndicates and financial fraud.

In West Bengal, the Cyber Crime Wing initiated ‘Operation Cyber Prahar’, a statewide intelligence-led crackdown. Within its first seven days, the operation led to 69 FIRs and the arrest of 107 individuals, involving an estimated Rs 92.66 crore in fraudulent activities. Authorities seized three illegal call centers and deactivated over 400 SIM cards, while also targeting illicit mule accounts and suspicious ATM points.

In Jaipur, Rural Police arrested a fugitive linked to suspicious transactions totaling approximately ₹11–12 crore. The suspect reportedly provided 14 bank accounts to cybercriminals in exchange for payments, facilitating fraud reported across multiple states including Delhi and Chhattisgarh. Police seized several vehicles, including a Mahindra Thar and a Massey Ferguson tractor, which were allegedly purchased with the proceeds of these crimes.

Entities

Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate · Cyber Crime Wing · Radheshyam Gurjar · Kolkata Police · West Bengal Police

Timeline

12 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Jaipur Police arrest cybercrime suspect linked to ₹12 crore in suspicious transactions
Jaipur Rural Police arrested cybercrime suspect Radheshyam Gurjar, whose bank accounts were linked to ₹11–12 crore in suspicious transactions and 57 fraud complaints.
20 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
West Bengal police arrest 107 in ‘Operation Cyber Prahar’ cybercrime crackdown
West Bengal police arrested 107 people and registered 69 FIRs during ‘Operation Cyber Prahar’, a week-long crackdown targeting cyber fraud networks involving approximately Rs 92.66 crore.

Sources

mangalorean.com · nationalcybersecurity.com · news18.com · pratahkal.com · tv9hindi.com