In a coordinated nationwide crackdown named Operation Hydra, the Cyber Crime Wing of Tamil Nadu Police arrested seven cyber criminals operating across various states, including Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Assam, and Delhi. The accused were involved in a series of well-organized cyber frauds, including matrimonial investment scams, phishing schemes, and fake scholarship rackets.
On Wednesday, M Daoud (21) and M Vaseem (34) from Jaspur, Uttarakhand, were apprehended for orchestrating matrimonial and investment scams. They allegedly lured victims via fake profiles and convinced them to transfer substantial sums, promising lucrative investment returns. The duo also managed mule bank accounts to funnel the illegal proceeds.
Over the weekend, three more suspects linked to a phishing scam were arrested. The scam involved tricking victims into fake KYC updates, leading to a loss of Rs 4,05,100. The arrested individuals include Pankaj Kumar (40) from Jharkhand, Hiteswar Biswas (30) from Hojai, Assam, and Nihar Ranjan Nath (51) from Nagaon, Assam.
In addition, Preeti Nicholas (30) and Meshach (19) from Delhi were arrested for running a scholarship fraud targeting students. Authorities have seized 35 bank accounts, six mobile numbers, and two mobile phones connected to the suspects.
All accused are currently in police custody, with further investigations ongoing to dismantle the entire cybercrime network.
