Mira Bhayandar: MBVV Police Cyber Cell Recovers Over ₹18 Lakh Lost In Online Fraud

Mira Bhayandar: The cyber cell attached to the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police managed to make collective reversals amounting more than Rs 18.43 lakh which three people had lost in online frauds. All the complaints had been registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) which is an online platform for reporting cybercrimes.  

All the three complainants had lost their money after falling prey to fake advertisements floated on social media platforms which promised high returns by investing in stock trading. After receiving the complaints, the cyber cell led by police inspector Sujitkumar Gunjkar started investigations and reverted Rs 10.05 lakh, Rs 4.89 lakh and Rs 3.49 lakh by establishing contact with the gateways of the digital platforms that provided payment solutions and continuous follow-ups with the concerned banks.

The reversal transactions to the respective bank accounts of the victims was conducted following orders from the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Thane. Stressing upon the need to be careful while dealing with unknown callers/senders and to lodge complaint as soon as possible (Golden Hour), Gunjkar said that people can contact the local police stations or directly approach or call the cybercrime cell on 1930 with an additional option of reporting online frauds through email at www.cybercrime.gov.in or registering complaints on the NCRP.