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Aizawl the 8th June, 2023 : While the advancement of technology has brought many advantages to the average citizen, it has also resulted in a steady increase in new types of crime, especially online financial fraud. In Mizoram, financial frauds constitute the most common type of cyber-crime, accounting for approximately 75% of all reported complaints.
The Cyber Crime Police Station (CCPS), through diligent efforts, has successfully assisted numerous victims of financial fraud in recovering their losses. Since its inception in May 2020, the CCPS has recovered a total of Rs.24,31,455/-(Twenty-four lakhs, thirty-one thousand, four hundred and fifty five rupees) in defrauded money, returning it to the rightful owners. Additionally, CCPS has taken action to aid victims in recovering items worth over Rs.16 lakhs that were already paid for but items were not received.
Besides, with regard to complaints reported to Mizoram Police through the Citizen Financial Fraud Reporting System of National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), an amount of Rs.11,05,018 (Eleven lakhs, five thousand and eighteen rupees) of defrauded money has been kept on hold in various banks. The Cyber Crime Police Station is making all out efforts,, in coordination with respective banks and the Courts, to ensure that the money is returned to the victims at the earliest.
Mizoram police advises the public once again to refrain from sharing personal details online and to follow all online safety measures to protect themselves against cyber frauds, as we keep disseminating through our social media handles on a regular basis.
In case you are a victim of online fraud, immediately lodge a complaint online through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at www.cybercrime.gov.in or call the NCRP Helpline number 1930.
You can also contact the Cyber Crime Police Station, Aizawl on the numbers as listed below: Mobile No : 8119935420
Landline No : 0389-2320416
Mizoram Police remains committed to combating cyber financial frauds and ensuring facilitation of a secure digital environment for all residents. Together, we can safeguard our personal information and contribute to a society, free from cyber crimes, by taking preventive steps.
