Authorities detained 14 individuals suspected of engaging in cybercrimes across Morigaon and Kamrup (Metro) districts, as announced by the police on Wednesday.
Following a tip-off, law enforcement initiated operations in Laharighat, Moirabari, and Bhuragaon in Morigaon district, as well as in Guwahati on the night of Tuesday, stated additional SP Samiran Baishya. He disclosed that 12 individuals from Morigaon and two from Guwahati were apprehended during the operation.
The accused reportedly defrauded numerous bank customers using counterfeit SIM cards and other falsified bank documents, noted Baishya.
During the arrests, authorities seized 396 SIM cards, 25 ATM cards, 34 mobile phones, three laptops, 14 cheque books, 11 fake PAN cards, a printer, and two four-wheelers from the suspects’ possession. Notably, the police have apprehended over 200 cybercriminals in the past 18 months from Morigaon district alone.
Baishya affirmed the launch of an ongoing campaign against financial fraud, asserting its continuity in the future.
