Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, May 2: Cybercrime Investigation Unit (CIU) of J&K Police in district Samba has liened defrauded amount of Rs two lakh eighty nine thousand five hundred twelve (Rs. 2,89,512) in various cyber complaints received via both online and offline mode.
Police said The Cybercrime Investigation Unit has solved cybercrime cases by liening online defrauded amount of Rs. 1,72,512 and offline defrauded amount of Rs.1,17,000 so far since its inception in district Samba during the month of February, 2024. These complaints were related to online frauds involving mobile recharge, installation of third-party mobile Apps, Phishing, etc.
Police said the team of Cybercrime Investigation Unit headed by Inspector rank officer displayed relentless efforts and advanced technical skills, leading to the successful liening the defrauded amount of Rs 2,89,512. Further investigations into the cyber complaints are going on.
Police said that a dedicated Cybercrime Investigation Unit has been established in the premises of Police Station Samba to deal exclusively with cybercrime complaints which included online financial frauds, social media frauds, etc.
J&K Police has appealed to the general public to remain vigilant and not to share credentials online /offline with anybody, not to click unknown lurking links and promptly report any suspicious online activities to the National Cybercrime Helpline Number 1930. Samba police urged upon citizens to lodge cyber complaints online at www.cybercrime.gov.in and for lost or stolen mobile phones at www.ceir.gov.in, police said.
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