Anakapalli RDO falls prey to a cyber scam as criminals exploit technology advancements. Authorities raise awareness to combat rising cyber crime rates. Stay informed and vigilant to protect yourself.
The police in Visakhapatnam successfully exposed and dismantled an online gaming/betting racket operating under the façade of an online grocery business. This article highlights the arrest of 19 individuals, the seizure of ₹5 crore, the confiscation of multiple devices, and the steps taken to investigate the fraud.
Despite the relentless efforts of local law enforcement to raise awareness about cybercrime, Visakhapatnam is witnessing a sharp rise in online fraud cases. Over 200 incidents have been reported this year alone, with a majority of them involving financial scams. Victims, often educated professionals in the technology sector, have lost their hard-earned money to cunning fraudsters. The increasing sophistication of cybercriminals, operating from different states, has made it challenging for authorities to apprehend them. The city's police force is urging stronger collaboration between states and heightened public awareness to combat this growing menace.
Visakha Crime Police, led by DCP (Crime) G. Naganna, have successfully busted a chain theft ring in Vizag, apprehending ten suspects, including a father-son duo involved in multiple thefts. A total of 31 tolas of gold ornaments were recovered in connection with eleven chain theft cases across the city.