Cyber cell recovers Rs 1,55,208 in online financial frauds in Kupwara

Kupwara: Cyber Cell of District Police Kupwara have successfully resolved multiple cases of online financial fraud, recovering a total of ₹1,55,208.In July 2024, the Cyber Cell of Kupwara Police received a complaint regarding an online earning fraud in which the complainant was duped of ₹84,380. Acting swiftly, the Cyber Cell collected evidence and information from the victim.

Using advanced cyber tactics, the team successfully recovered the entire amount of ₹84,380, which was credited back to the victim’s account.Another case was reported in December 2024, involving an online financial fraud of ₹1,01,196. The victim received a fraudulent call posing as Jio Customer Care, asking them to recharge their SIM for ₹10.

Following the recharge, the victim’s bank account was debited by ₹1,01,196. Upon receiving the complaint, the Cyber Cell collected evidence and analysed the case. Cyber Cell successfully recovered ₹65,418 from a merchant where the fraudster had ordered an Apple iPhone 15, and this amount was credited back to the victim’s account.In a separate incident, a complainant lost Rs 5,430 after searching for jobs online and unknowingly sharing credentials and personal details. The fraudster, impersonating officials of a reputed company, conducted fake interviews and demanded money for registration.

The Cyber Cell recovered ₹4,560, which was credited back to the victim’s account.Another case involved a victim losing ₹850 after being contacted through a fake advertisement on Instagram. The Cyber Cell promptly acted and managed to recover ₹850, which was credited back to the victim’s account.