Cyber Crime
Rajasthan Police’s Operation Anti Virus: Major Crackdown Leads to Arrests of Cyber Criminals
KHERLI: A significant action was carried out by the Kherli Police Station and the Cyber Cell Team against online fraudsters. Seven cyber criminals have been arrested. A total of 18 mobile phones, 4 ATM cards, and 5 motorcycles have been seized. A special operation by the team is underway against cybercrime and other related offenses.
This intensive operation was part of a larger campaign directed by the esteemed Inspector General of Police Range Bharatpur, Mr. Rahul Prakash, and the Superintendent of Police, Deeg, Mr. Rajesh Kumar. The campaign aims to combat cybercrimes and other related illegal activities.
Operational Details: On August 24, 2024, a police team was dispatched from the Goth police station to counter the increasing cybercrime activities in the Bhadesar area. During the operation, mobile signals indicated a suspicious device connected to the mobile number 7357100862, previously reported under complaint number 1930.
Acting on this information, the Rajasthan Special Team conducted a raid near a village, where they found five motorcycles parked outside a secluded hut. The police apprehended 7 individuals inside, each engaged in different fraudulent activities.
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Upon questioning, the suspects initially refused to provide their identities but later revealed their names as Laxman (alias Lucky, aged 30, resident of Chusalki), Anil (alias Kalu, aged 19, resident of Chusalki), Vikram (alias Monu, aged 21, resident of Chusalki), and others.
The police seized 18 unauthorized mobile phones, 4 ATM cards, and 5 motorcycles during this operation. All seven suspects were arrested under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and other relevant laws. Further investigations are ongoing, especially regarding their links with known cybercriminals.
Modus Operandi: The arrested individuals were involved in phishing schemes using fake mobile numbers and ATM cards. They lured victims through online scams, promising financial rewards and then tricking them into transferring money. The suspects used the stolen funds to purchase goods and services online, which were later sold at discounted rates. The police team involved in this operation included several officers from different police stations across the district.
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