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Tripura Police Uncover Rs.46.96 Crore Digital Money Fraud

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The Tripura Police, led by Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhyankar, have made a significant discovery in the fight against cybercrime, uncovering a massive digital money fraud amounting to Rs.46.96 crore since 2021. As part of their efforts to recover the remaining amount, the police have arranged a special drive that will be conducted over the coming three months. The investigation has already led to the seizure of Rs.5.2 crore and the return of Rs.34 lakh to victims. The police have also recovered a total of 20,387 bank account details involved in cybercrime attacks, with most of these accounts being "mule accounts" created using false information and obtained personal details of unsuspecting individuals.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Tripura Police have uncovered a digital money fraud of Rs.46.96 crore since 2021, with Rs.5.2 crore seized and Rs.34 lakh returned to victims.
  • A special drive is being conducted to recover the remaining amount, which will be completed over the coming three months.
  • The police have recovered a total of 20,387 bank account details involved in cybercrime attacks, with most of these accounts being "mule accounts" created using false information and obtained personal details of unsuspecting individuals.
  • The state police have taken several steps to combat cybercrime, including launching Tripura's first dedicated cybercrime police station in June this year.
  • DGP Dhyankar has urged people to stay away from online financial gain offers, unverified mobile apps, and from sharing personal details or OTPs with unknown callers.
  • The police have identified emerging patterns of cybercrimes, including fake gas and power bills, investment scams via WhatsApp trading groups, bank frauds through OTP theft, phishing emails, lottery scams, and digital arrest schemes.

Statistics:

  • India ranks second globally in terms of cyber targets, according to the cyber crime department deputy superintendent of police Nirdesh Deb.
  • India sustained financial fraud of Rs.1.98 crore in 2021, which increased to Rs.4.62 crore in 2022, Rs.9 crore in 2023, and Rs.25.52 crore in 2024.
  • The trend of cybercrime has seen a slower growth rate, with a financial loss of Rs.10.36 crore recorded till July 31 this year.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times
  • Anurag Dhyankar, Director General of Police (DGP)
  • Nirdesh Deb, Cyber crime department deputy superintendent of police
  • Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

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