Rs. 1,000 Crore Cyber-Fraud Network Dismantled by Delhi Police in a 48-Hour Crackdown

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A recent operation initiated by the Delhi Police against cybercrimes has brought great success. In the 48-hour joint operation, the district police and Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) arrested over 700 cybercriminals. According to the reports, this is the biggest anti-cybercrime operation conducted so far.

This operation, named ‘Cyber Hawk’, revealed a huge network of cybercriminals who were involved in frauds like cheating, phishing, fake customer care scams, online payment thefts, investment frauds, and more.

Coordinated Raids Target Organised Cyber Syndicates

The operation specifically targeted organized cyber fraud networks. Preliminary investigations already revealed a trail of suspicious transactions of approximately Rs. 1,000 crore. This points to a large-scale ecosystem of offenders that are operating from numerous locations.

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Teams conducted simultaneous raids across Delhi and its neighboring regions, detained suspects, and seized various digital devices. They also recovered forged documents and bank accounts used to siphon off victims' money. Senior officers confirmed the operation is ongoing for tracing pan-India syndicates.

Delhi police officials told ANI that, “Delhi Police launched a 48-hour Operation Cyber Hawk, during which it nabbed over 700 cybercriminals. A fraud trail worth Rs 1,000 Crore was unearthed in a massive crackdown carried out jointly by district police units and the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit.”

Key Modus Operation: Phishing, Investment, and Fake Customer Scams

The "Operation Cyber Hawk" focused on organized cyber fraud networks employing multiple deceptive tactics. One key modus operandi involved phishing, where scammers pretend to be a part of a legitimate organization to gain a victim's trust. Another significant method was investment fraud, where high returns are falsely promised and fraudsters lure individuals into bogus schemes that are often Ponzi Schemes.

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Fake customer care scams were also a major target of the operation. Criminals impersonate customer service executives and create fake websites that rank high in search results. People try to reach them using fraudulent numbers, assuming they are contacting an official helpline.

Fraudsters then trick them into downloading remote access apps, which automatically give criminals complete access to the victim's device for fraudulent transactions. The operation also targeted rackets engaged in online cheating and illicit digital payment activities.