Cyber Crime
Digital Diagnosis: Guwahati Doctor’s Rs 2 Crore Cyber Fever Treated by CID
A Guwahati doctor lost over Rs 2 crore to cyber fraud, with the CID recovering Rs42 lakh so far. The case underscores a significant rise in cybercrimes in India, with citizens reporting losses of over Rs 1,750 crore in the first four months of 2024 alone.
Guwahati: A doctor from Guwahati has become the latest victim of a large-scale cyber fraud, losing a staggering Rs 2,01,73,200 to unauthorized transactions. The fraudulent activities, which spanned from April 3 to May 27, were carried out across seven different bank accounts, including ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, UCO Bank, and two accounts from Punjab National Bank (PNB).
The incident came to light when the victim lodged an FIR on June 1, highlighting significant financial irregularities in his accounts. The CID Cyber Police Station swiftly acted on the complaint, conducting a thorough investigation that led to the recovery of Rs 42,17,839. This amount has been successfully re-credited to the victim’s accounts, with efforts ongoing to recover the remaining funds and apprehend those responsible for the fraud.
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According to a CID source, the case is part of a broader trend of rising cybercrimes in India. Between January and April 2024 alone, Indian citizens reported losses exceeding Rs 1,750 crore due to cybercriminal activities, including online investment fraud, gaming apps, algorithm manipulations, illegal lending apps, sextortion, and OTP scams.
One notable recent case involved Bharatpur, which has become a hotspot for cybercrime in India. According to a study by the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF), Bharatpur accounted for 18% of reported cybercrime incidents, with financial frauds, particularly UPI fraud, being the most prevalent.