GUWAHATI: In a major breakthrough, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Guwahati has managed to recover ₹2,35,310 credited back into the bank account of a victim who had been duped through an online investment scam. The victim, a resident of Satgaon, had initially lost ₹15,00,000 to the fraudulent scheme, underlining the rising concern of digital fraud.
The police shared the update on their official X handle, saying, "A team from Cyber PS recovered ₹2,35,310 after it was credited into the bank account of the victim. Efforts are ongoing to recover more funds.
The scam is a stark reminder of the rising number of online fraud cases that have plagued the city in recent times. Guwahati Police have been proactive about such incidents, with the Cyber Crime team working diligently to track down the culprits behind this operation. Authorities are also focused on recovering the remaining funds that were swindled from the victim.
As the investigation continues, the police have cautioned individuals to be careful while operating their online financial transactions or investing online. They say people must verify the existence of an online platform as legitimate before making any forms of financial commitment.
This recovery comes as an important step on the path of Guwahati Police in continuously trying to combat the surge in cybercrime within the city walls.
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