Cyber Crime
West Bengal Police Cracks Down on Cyber Fraud Under ‘Operation Cyber Shakti’
The West Bengal Police, in collaboration with the Cyber Crime Wing (CCW), conducted multiple raids across various locations, leading to the arrest of 46 individuals involved in financial scams and cyber fraud. The 15-day-long operation targeted cybercriminal networks operating along the Jharkhand-West Bengal border. Cyber Shakti Operation is launched in West Bengal to curb cyber crime under leadership of DIG Cyber Crime West Bengal Amitkumar Rathod.
Targeted Raids and Key Locations
Recognizing Jamtara as a cybercrime hub, the first raid was carried out in Khoyrasol, Birbhum, followed by operations in Chandannagar, ADPC, Purba Burdwan, and Hooghly. These raids focused on dismantling networks engaged in online financial scams, digital extortion, fake SIM card trading, and other cyber frauds.
Seized Items and Fraudulent Activities
During the operation, authorities seized:
- Rs 4,50,000 in cash
- 84 SIM cards
- 84 mobile phones
- 19 debit cards
- 02 laptops
- 29 bank accounts linked to fraud cases
The arrested individuals were part of organized cybercrime networks defrauding victims through fake investment schemes, OTP frauds, sextortion, online job scams, gas subsidy frauds, UPI frauds, and digital impersonation.
Ongoing Investigation and Commitment to Justice
The arrested suspects are in custody, and investigations continue to uncover additional perpetrators and dismantle the larger cyber fraud nexus. This operation underscores West Bengal Police’s commitment to curbing cybercrime and protecting citizens from digital fraud.