Police Cyber Cell crack several online financial frauds in Kulgam

Kulgam, Dec 21: The Cyber Cell of J&K Police have cracked several online financial frauds in Kulgam.

A police statement said that during the current year, multiple applications and reports were received from the general public about the missing, stolen of their mobile phones by Cyber Cell of J&K Police in Kulgam. Acting upon these applications and reports, a special and dedicated team of Cyber Cell Kulgam under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Kulgam recovered 30 smartphones so far from different places which were either lost or stolen. All the 30 smartphones were handed over to their legal owners after completing legal formalities.

Moreover, Cyber Cell Kulgam solved huge online financial fraud cases in which an amount of Rs 11,09,565 was recovered and has been refunded to the victim’s account after completing all legal formalities and amount of Rs 21,88,715 was put on hold on receipt of various complaints.

Cyber Cell of Kulgam Police requested the general public to use their mobile phones and other electronic gadgets with precaution to safeguard themselves from cyber related frauds and crimes.

“If anyone becomes the victim of Cyber Crime/Fraud, he/she should immediately register a complaint on Online Portal cybercrime.gov.in & report the matter at Cyber Cell Kulgam immediately. Moreover, the citizens are requested to adopt precautions to safeguard themselves from cyber related frauds and crimes. Besides, limit personal information on social media and don’t share Adhaar, Pan Card or any other finance related OTP with anyone,” a statement said.