Cyber ​​Crime: CBI action against cyber fraudsters, raided 32 places across the country and arrested 26 people.

CBI raided 32 locations

CBI said that based on the inputs received in this case, FIR was registered on September 24. Starting the investigation late in the evening of 26 September, CBI found four illegally running call centers in Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Visakhapatnam. Here CBI raided 32 locations linked to call centers and the accused running them. Here CBI arrested 170 people. Of these, 26 accused have been arrested so far. The rest are being interrogated and their role in these call centers is being investigated. The arrested accused include 10 from Pune, five from Hyderabad and 11 from Visakhapatnam.

The CBI team has seized 951 items including electronic devices, mobile phones, laptops, documents giving information about cyber fraud, communication records and other materials from these locations. Apart from this, cash worth Rs 58.45 lakh, locker keys and three luxury cars have also been seized.

What is cyber fraud?

Cyber ​​fraud has become a big problem in today's digital age. The increasing use of online transactions, social media and the Internet is creating new opportunities for cyber criminals. They constantly try to cheat people by adopting new methods. But there is no need to panic, by taking some precautions you can protect yourself from cyber fraud.

Some important tips to avoid cyber fraud

• Use strong passwords
• keep software updated
• Beware of suspicious emails and links
• Be careful when using public Wi-Fi
• Use secure websites
• use antivirus software