In a significant operation, the Surat Cyber Crime Cell in Gujarat has apprehended 12 individuals allegedly involved in multiple cases of digital fraud. The coordinated crackdown spanned across Jamnagar, Banaskantha, and Delhi, effectively dismantling an interstate cybercrime network.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Shweta Daniel confirmed that the suspects were arrested following extensive investigations into three distinct cybercrime cases. The arrested individuals are currently under remand, with interrogations underway to determine their involvement in other criminal activities.
In a separate but related development, the Delhi Police’s Special Cell has uncovered a sophisticated “Digital Arrest” scam. The scheme involved impersonating government officials through WhatsApp video calls, falsely accusing individuals of criminal activities, and coercing them into transferring large sums of money. Three individuals—Prabhat Kumar Shah, Rajesh Kumar (alias Raja), and Arjun Singh—have been arrested in connection with this fraud. The police have also frozen Rs20 lakh in the accused’s bank accounts, returning the amount to the victims.
These operations highlight the increasing sophistication of cybercrimes and the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies across states to combat digital fraud. Authorities continue to investigate the full extent of these networks and urge the public to remain vigilant against such scams.
