Mumbai police revealed that they had recovered about Rs 100 crore worth of money that cybercriminals had taken. The money belonged to people who had been duped over the preceding seven months, officials said.
On Sunday, Mumbai police disclosed that they had retrieved almost Rs 100 crore in money that had been stolen by cybercriminals. According to officials on Sunday, the money belonged to those who had been conned during the previous seven months. After being duped by con artists, some 35,918 victims, according to Mumbai police authorities, reported their experiences to Mumbai cyber police by calling the helpline number 1930.
According to Dutta Nalawade, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch), all 35,918 cases of cyberfraud were investigated. Among other things, the accusations concerned internet transactions, investment programs, share trading, courier services, and threats of digital arrest.
Additionally, he exhorted individuals to submit any complaints pertaining to financial cyber theft by calling the 1930 hotline number. In the event of any financial fraud, dial 1930 right away. Three officers and fifty constables working in three shifts contact the banks and their nodal staff to block the transaction after receiving the complaint over the hotline, according to DCP Nalawade.
Additionally, the accused’s accounts are stopped to stop any more transfers. The DCP said, “The helpline number 1930 has turned into a lifeline for the people. He also emphasized how new techniques are being used by cybercriminals to trick and blackmail victims out of their money.
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