Handwara, July 12 -- In a significant breakthrough against cybercrime, Handwara Police has till date recovered an amount of Rs.28 lakh in the current year, which had been defrauded from the public through various online scams.
Of this, Rs.16 lakh has already been restored to the rightful owners, while the remaining Rs.12 lakh has been secured and will be disbursed after completion of legal formalities and receipt of court orders.
Throughout the current year, Handwara Police received several complaints regarding cyber fraud from residents across PD Handwara. Acting promptly, the Cyber Cell from Handwara Police, under the close supervision of senior officers, launched swift technical investigations. Early intervention enabled the freezing o...