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Crime
12 Cyber Thieves Arrested in Dewas After ₹63.5 Lakh Digital Fraud Uncovered
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 10:17 PM
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Police in Dewas detained twelve suspects linked to an inter‑state digital fraud that swindled a Kotwali resident of ₹63.52 lakh, following a complaint to the 1930 cyber helpline.
Dewas police announced the arrest of twelve individuals suspected of operating an inter‑state network that carried out a digital fraud totalling ₹63.52 lakh. The crime came to light after the victim, a resident of the Kotwali area, lodged a complaint with the national cyber‑crime helpline 1930.
Investigators traced the fraudulent transactions across state borders, gathering electronic evidence that linked the accused to the scheme. The suspects were apprehended during coordinated raids in Dewas and surrounding locations, and are now in custody pending further legal action.
Authorities emphasized that the swift response underscores the effectiveness of the cyber‑crime cell and urged citizens to report similar scams promptly. The case highlights the growing challenge of digital fraud in India and the need for robust cyber‑security measures.
Investigators traced the fraudulent transactions across state borders, gathering electronic evidence that linked the accused to the scheme. The suspects were apprehended during coordinated raids in Dewas and surrounding locations, and are now in custody pending further legal action.
Authorities emphasized that the swift response underscores the effectiveness of the cyber‑crime cell and urged citizens to report similar scams promptly. The case highlights the growing challenge of digital fraud in India and the need for robust cyber‑security measures.