GUWAHATI: The Maharashtra Police has reportedly targetted cybercriminals involved in large-scale financial frauds following it down to Guwahati. The crackdown follows a high-profile case where a businessman from Nashik was defrauded of ₹6.90 crore by a cybercriminal impersonating a police officer, as per reports.
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The investigation has uncovered a vast network of cybercriminals operating across multiple states, including Assam, Rajasthan and Bihar. In Guwahati, authorities have reportedly identified several bank accounts linked to the suspects, containing substantial sums of money.
A Maharashtra Police team, working in coordination with Guwahati Police, reportedly gathered transaction records from multiple banks. This effort tracked significant financial movements associated with the fraudulent accounts.
The investigation remains active as authorities strive to expose the full scope of this nationwide cybercrime syndicate.