police sources said that the accused persons opened 25 bank accounts, and made cash transactions worth Rs 3.35 crore through them
Eight persons from two gangs, allegedly involved in committing cyber frauds, were arrested by the Surat Cyber Crime Unit in multiple raids, said officials familiar with the matter on Friday.
The eight accused had allegedly siphoned off money from 43 bank accounts, totalling Rs 19.70 crore, said cyber crime unit sources. According to the Surat Cyber Crime Unit sources, one of the arrested gang members is an accused in 67 cases that have been registered on the national cybercrime record portal, and the complainants are from 13 states, including Gujarat.
At least 10 teams of the Surat Cyber Crime Unit had carried out multiple raids in different parts of the city a few days ago. During a raid at Matador Trading Academy, owned by one Sahil Gajera, in Surat, the officials had apprehended Amroli resident Meet Shah (21) and found multiple bank account details in his mobile phone. On probing him further, Shah confessed about hiring two persons Rushi Sapkal, (21), and Yash Shinde (19), both residents of Maharashtra. Shah told the officials that he used to pay Rs 25,000 to both Sapkal and Shinde per month in lieu “of luring people to open new bank accounts”. After their arrest, the involvement of one more accused, Katargam resident Nilesh Solanki (34), also came to the fore, said the police. Solanki, who is friends with Shah, was also involved in committing cyber frauds, said police.
Do’s and Don’ts to Stay Safe from Cyber Frauds
Verify Before Investing: Always check if an investment platform or scheme is registered and legitimate.
Use Official Apps/Websites: Download apps only from trusted sources like Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Enable Security Features: Use two-factor authentication (2FA) and strong passwords for all banking and email accounts.
Report Quickly: If you fall victim, immediately call 1930 (National Cyber Crime Helpline) or file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in.
Don’ts
Don’t Share OTPs/PINs: Never share your OTP, UPI PIN, or banking passwords with anyone, even if they claim to be from a bank.
Don’t Fall for “Too Good to be True” Offers: High-return investment ads on social media are often traps.
Don’t Click Unknown Links: Avoid clicking on links received through SMS, WhatsApp, or emails from unknown sources.
Don’t Delay Reporting: The faster you report, the higher the chances of recovering lost money.
Stay alert, stay safe. Cyber frauds are rising, but awareness is the strongest defense.
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