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The accused had widely advertised through messaging apps that individuals could earn additional income through part-time online jobs.
Officials noted that a majority of recent cyber fraud cases in the state have targeted senior citizens.
The fake reel was detected during routine social media monitoring by the cyber team.
The operation exposed rent accounts used to route illicit funds and highlights the need for cybercrime awareness.
Gopalakrishnan, a major political figure in Paravur, was booked along with political commentator KM Shajahan following Shine’s complaint filed in September.
The complainant filed a complaint through the National Cyber Crime Portal.
Kasargod cyber police recovered ₹50 lakh from online fraudsters who used a 'digital arrest' scam to dupe a couple.
Cybercrime prevention is being revolutionized by the Tamil Nadu Police, who are proactively identifying and rescuing victims of online fraud before they even report the crime.
Highlighting the difficulty in identifying perpetrators, Mohan said cybercriminals easily conceal their identities using tools such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), cryptocurrency, and the dark web.
13,539 cases involving crimes aginst women were registered in the state in 2021, the number increased to 16,025 in 2023.
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