Indore cops recovered Rs 14cr lost to cyber frauds in 2024

Indore: The Crime Branch arrested over 100 fraudsters involved in cyber crimes reported last year in Indore.

Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said that there is a growing level of awareness among the public. Many individuals are now recognising and avoiding the traps laid by cyber fraudsters.

"The Crime Branch received around 11,000 complaints of cyber frauds last year, involving an estimated Rs 75 crore. Through swift action, the Crime Branch managed to recover Rs 14.2 crore and arrested more than 100 persons involved in these fraudulent activities. The arrested individuals include trade agents, SIM card holders who provided their SIMs for illegal activities, and account holders who allowed their bank accounts to be used for fraudulent transactions," he said.

Dandotiya added, "People, driven by a little greed, are conducting transactions worth crores through their accounts and are renting out their SIM cards and bank accounts. In such cases, if a complaint is lodged anywhere in India, they could face imprisonment. Previously, an IT engineer working in an engineering company and a student were already jailed in similar cases."

He has urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity online immediately to prevent financial losses.