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In 2024, Kollam City Cybercrime Police have apprehended 17 individuals for digital financial fraud, amidst a surge in cyber scams. Victims from the district have suffered losses exceeding ₹3.5 crore due to various online financial scams. The latest arrests include a couple from Odisha who extorted ₹2 crore from a Kollam resident involved in stock trading. The fraudsters lured victims with fake investment opportunities, leading to substantial losses. To report digital financial fraud, individuals are advised to contact the cyber police through the portal www.cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from falling victim to online scams.
1. Online fraud: Kollam City Cybercrime Police apprehend 17 suspects
2. Cyber deception: Kollam City Police nab 17 individuals for internet scams
17 Arrested for Digital Financial Fraud in Kollam City
As cyber scams continue to plague the internet, the Kollam City Cybercrime Police have taken swift action by arresting 17 individuals involved in digital financial fraud in the year 2024. The arrests come in response to a surge in complaints from residents of the district who have collectively lost over ₹3.5 crore to various online scams.
Couple from Odisha Extorts ₹2 Crore from Kollam Resident
Among the recent arrests made by the Kollam City Cybercrime Police is a couple hailing from Odisha. Lisa, also known as Nagavenkata Sojanya Kurapathy, aged 34, and Harry, also known as Harish Kurapathy, aged 47, both natives of Andhra Pradesh, were apprehended for extorting a staggering ₹2 crore from a Kollam resident involved in stock trading.
The victim initially received a link to an online trading class from a reputed U.S.-based investment company via WhatsApp in November 2023. Subsequently, the fraudsters provided a link to a fake portal for opening a demat account. Through WhatsApp communication, the accused coerced the victim into investing substantial sums, eventually leading to a total loss of ₹6 crore. The Cyber Crime Police were notified when the fraudsters demanded additional funds for supposed taxes, leading to the apprehension of the perpetrators.
Arrests Made in Connection with Multiple Financial Scams
Aside from the aforementioned case, the Kollam City Cybercrime Police also arrested individuals involved in other financial scams. For instance, Vikas, a 44-year-old resident of Thrissur, was apprehended after a victim lost ₹32 lakh. Moreover, residents of Kozhikode, including Ashwin, Mohammad Zahir, and Sajaz, were arrested in connection with cases where victims lost ₹43 lakh and ₹57 lakh respectively.
Another notable arrest was that of Mohammad Sahil, a 27-year-old from Kaladi, who tricked a woman seeking part-time online employment. The Cybercrime Police have taken measures to freeze the bank accounts of suspects across various locations in India, including Kerala, as part of their ongoing investigations. Additionally, individuals found selling their bank accounts for illicit purposes will face legal repercussions.
How to Report Digital Financial Fraud
In light of these incidents, District Police Chief (Kollam City) Vivek Kumar urges individuals who fall victim to digital financial fraud to contact the Cyber Crime Police by dialing 1930 or submitting a complaint through the cyber police portal at www.cybercrime.gov.in. By promptly reporting such crimes, citizens can help combat the growing threat of online scams and protect themselves from financial losses.
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