A district-wide operation in Assam has led to the arrest of 11 people in connection with a probe into suspected cyber-enabled financial crimes.
Tinsukia Police arrested the suspects on September 12 during simultaneous operations at multiple locations across the district. The arrests followed several days of surveillance and intelligence gathering, during which police monitored the activities of the suspects.
According to police, the arrested individuals are suspected of involvement in different forms of cyber-related financial fraud. The allegations include operating social media accounts, allegedly using one-time passwords (OTPs) to gain unauthorised access to bank accounts and carrying out banking-related fraudulent activities.
Following the arrests, investigators began examining the exact nature and extent of the alleged activities. Police are also checking whether mobile phones, banking documents or other materials connected to the suspected offences were recovered during the operations.
Any electronic devices or documents seized during the searches are expected to be examined as part of the ongoing investigation, officials said.
Investigators are also looking into whether the arrested individuals allegedly operated independently or were connected to a larger cybercrime network. Assam Police are examining possible links to other individuals and whether the suspected activities had wider connections.
Tinsukia Police said the investigation remains underway. Further details are expected to emerge as investigators continue examining the alleged activities and any evidence recovered during the operations.
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