Cyber cell of Awantipora Police recover Rs 1.89 lac from online financial frauds

Posted by admin_kas on 2025-03-27 14:19:21 |

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KS News Desk 

Srinagar March 27: Cyber cell of Police District Awantipora has resolved several cases of online financial fraud, recovering a total of Rs 189,238.

As per the handout issued here, multiple complaints were received involving fraudulent schemes amounting to Rs 189,238.

"These scams involved fake investment opportunities where victims were promised high returns for additional deposits," the handout reads.

It reads that th Cyber cell of Police District Awantipora acted swiftly and collected evidence and necessary information from the victims.

"Using advanced cyber means, they managed to freeze the fraudulent transactions," it reads.

The Police handout reads that an amount of Rs 1,89,238 was held and recovered and was successfully credited back to the victims.

"Awantipora Police urges public to remain cautious against online scams, fake SMS credit messages, and installing unauthorized applications," it reads.

Police have also cautioned people and urged them to refrain from sharing personal details to unknown people who approach through video calls.