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Gujarat Police Crush Cyber Criminals: How They Exposed Global Rackets

Gujarat Police have launched a massive and successful crackdown on cyber criminals. Their operations have exposed terrifying international networks that traffic people into scam camps. Officers have rescued citizens in real-time, like a retired man about to lose his life savings. This aggressive campaign sends a clear warning to cyber criminals everywhere.

Key Points: Gujarat Police Crackdown on Cyber Crime and International Syndicates

  • Mastermind Nilesh Purohit arrested for trafficking youth to scam camps in Myanmar and Cambodia
  • Retired officer rescued moments before losing life savings to digital arrest scam
  • Police operations span Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, and Vadodara since May
  • Over Rs 1 crore recovered in a single online fraud case in Vadodara
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Gujarat Police strike hard: Cyber criminals crushed, international rackets exposed

Gujarat Police dismantle international cyber slavery rackets and rescue citizens from digital traps in a massive, ongoing crackdown across the state.

"The operation exposed the vast and terrifying international network behind digital slavery crimes. - Harsh Sanghavi, Gujarat Deputy CM"

Ahmedabad, Dec 2

In a series of explosive operations, Gujarat Police have unleashed a massive crackdown on cyber criminals, dismantling high-profile fraud networks and rescuing citizens from digital traps that spanned across India and beyond.

The Gujarat Cyber Crime Cell delivered one of the biggest blows to global cyber syndicates on November 18. The Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE) team arrested Nilesh Purohit, the mastermind of an international cyber slavery racket that trafficked Indian youth into scam camps in Myanmar and Cambodia - camps allegedly run by China-based criminal networks.

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, praising the breakthrough, said the operation exposed the vast and terrifying international network behind digital slavery crimes. Purohit had already trafficked hundreds of innocent people by promising them jobs and pushing them into cyber fraud operations, he said.

SP Rajdeepsinh Jhala detailed how the cyber team meticulously tracked cross-border links and cracked the complex web connecting offenders sitting thousands of miles away.

On November 20, Surat Cyber Police sprang into action in a chilling case of digital arrest.

A retired government officer, Amit Desai, was trapped by fraudsters posing as investigative agencies, said DCP Bishakha Jain. He was psychologically held hostage and just moments away from transferring his life’s savings.

The Cyber Cell stormed in with lightning precision - rescuing Desai safely and saving every rupee he had earned in his life. The crackdown didn’t begin today. Gujarat Police tore apart cyber networks across Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, and Vadodara beginning in the month of May.

Ahmedabad cybercrime branch hits hard

May 16: Six members of a China-linked syndicate operating from Cambodia and Nepal were arrested. They hacked Pranay Bhavsar’s bank account, siphoning Rs 48.85 lakh.

May 14: Two men behind a Rs 14.94 lakh digital arrest scam were nabbed from Surat.

Surat cyber cell continues its winning streak

May 2: A fraudster running scams from Dubai was arrested.

May 7: Rahul Chaudhary from Vapi was caught after duping victims of Rs 9.30 lakh with fake forex trading schemes.

May 15: Amit Kumar and Sumit Kumar Thakur arrested for a Rs 98.85 lakh cyber fraud.

May 16: A 90-year-old man was digitally arrested and cheated of Rs 1.15 crore -- Nepal resident Parth Gopani was nabbed at Lucknow Airport.

May 16: Krunalsinh Sisodia arrested for digitally arresting an elderly citizen and cheating him of Rs 22 lakh.

Rajkot cyber team cleans up the digital underworld

May 2: Action taken against 9 social media influencers promoting illegal online betting sites.

May 3: Raghuveer Singh Chauhan was arrested at the Gujarat–Maharashtra border for running fake online profiles and scamming people.

Vadodara cyber cell recovers crores

Over Rs 1 crore recovered in a Rs 2.71 crore online fraud case.

The fraudster behind a Rs 23 lakh digital arrest scam was arrested in Pune.

From busting global syndicates to rescuing citizens in real time, Gujarat Police have shown that cyber criminals - no matter where they hide - cannot escape the arm of the law.

The Cyber Crime Cell’s speed, intelligence, and aggressive operations are sending a clear message: If you commit cybercrime, Gujarat Police will find you - wherever you are.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The part about the 90-year-old man losing 1.15 crore is heartbreaking. These criminals have no shame. It's good to see action being taken, but we also need more public awareness campaigns, especially for our elderly population who are easy targets.
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Vikram M
China-based networks operating scam camps in Myanmar/Cambodia... this is a serious national security issue, not just cybercrime. Glad Gujarat Police are exposing these cross-border links. Hope the central agencies are taking note and building on this intelligence.
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Priya S
While the action is commendable, I hope the focus isn't just on big, flashy busts for headlines. The real test is conviction and recovery of money for victims. How many of these arrested will actually see jail time? The justice system needs to be equally swift.
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Rohit P
"Digital arrest" is such a cunning and evil concept. Trapping someone psychologically is worse than physical theft. Hats off to the team that rescued Mr. Desai in the nick of time. Saving a retiree's life savings is truly noble work. 🙏
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Karthik V
Good job by the police. But let's be honest, for every one racket busted, ten more are operating. The root cause is greed and desperation. We need better job opportunities so our youth don't fall for fake job offers abroad, and people stop chasing get-rich-quick schemes online.

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