Bengal Police busts Jamtara cyber scam, 46 arrested in statewide crackdown
The West Bengal Police, in collaboration with the Cyber Crime Wing (CCW), conducted multiple raids across various locations, leading to the arrest of 46 individuals involved in financial scams and cyber fraud. The 15-day-long operation targeted cybercriminal networks operating along the Jharkhand-West Bengal border. Cyber Shakti Operation is launched in West Bengal to curb cyber crime under the leadership of DIG Cyber Crime West Bengal Amitkumar Rathod. Targeted Raids and Key Locations Recognizing Jamtara as a cybercrime hub, the first raid was carried out in Khoyrasol, Birbhum, followed by operations in Chandannagar, ADPC, Purba Burdwan, and Hooghly. These raids focused on dismantling networks engaged in online financial scams, digital extortion, fake SIM card trading, and other cyber frauds. Seized Items and Fraudulent Activities During the operation, authorities seized: Rs 4,50,000 in cash 84 SIM cards 84 mobile phones 19 debit cards 02 laptops 29 bank accounts linked to fraud cases The arrested individuals were part of organized cybercrime networks defrauding victims through fake investment schemes, OTP frauds, sextortion, online job scams, gas subsidy frauds, UPI frauds, and digital impersonation. Ongoing Investigation and Commitment to Justice The arrested suspects are in custody, and investigations continue to uncover additional perpetrators and dismantle the larger cyber fraud nexus. This operation underscores West Bengal Police’s commitment to curbing cybercrime and protecting citizens from digital fraud.