New Delhi: In one of the biggest crackdowns on cybercrime, the Delhi Police has arrested hundreds of cyber fraudsters operating through mule bank accounts under its special ‘Operation CyHawk’. According to sources, the two-day operation resulted in the detention of more than 700 cyber criminals from Delhi and several other regions.
The police, assisted by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (i4C), is expected to make a major announcement soon through an official press briefing. The massive operation, involving all district cyber police stations, concluded on Friday morning.
Number May Cross 1,000; Interrogation Underway
Sources revealed that interrogation of those detained is still ongoing and the final number of arrests is being compiled. Early estimates suggest the figure could reach up to 1,000.
On the very first day of the operation, over 350 suspects were rounded up within just 12 hours.
Special Cell, Cyber Units, and 180 Police Stations Part of the Drive
The operation included:
- All DCPs leading at the district level
- 180 police stations participating
- Cyber police stations across 15 districts
- Crime Branch cyber unit
- Special Cell’s IFSO unit
The campaign targeted the full network used by cyber syndicates, including:
- Mule bank accounts
- Fake SIM cards
- ATM kiosks frequently used for cash withdrawals
- Suspicious POS (Point of Sale) machines used for card swiping
- Cheque trails and digital payment points connected to fraudulent transactions
FIRs were registered immediately on complaints linked to these networks, speeding up the crackdown process.
A Major Blow to Cyber Syndicates
Authorities say this is one of the most extensive operations ever conducted against cyber fraud in the capital. The drive aims to dismantle organized cybercrime rings that siphon money through laundered mule accounts, causing massive financial losses to victims across the country.
A detailed report and official figures are expected to be released by the Delhi Police later today.
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