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Crime
Delhi Police Trace Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring from Stolen Phone
✍️ NDTV
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 06:36 AM
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A stolen smartphone helped Delhi Police uncover an interstate cyber fraud network, revealing coordinated online scams targeting victims across several states.
In a recent operation, Delhi Police traced a stolen mobile phone to a network of cyber fraudsters operating across multiple states. The device was recovered during a routine check and its data led investigators to a series of online scams.
The investigation uncovered that the criminals used the phone to coordinate phishing attacks, fake investment schemes, and social media impersonations. Authorities seized several accounts and are working with other state police forces to arrest the suspects.
Police officials said the case highlights the importance of digital forensics in combating cybercrime and urged citizens to report suspicious activity. The operation is part of a larger effort to curb interstate cyber fraud.
The investigation uncovered that the criminals used the phone to coordinate phishing attacks, fake investment schemes, and social media impersonations. Authorities seized several accounts and are working with other state police forces to arrest the suspects.
Police officials said the case highlights the importance of digital forensics in combating cybercrime and urged citizens to report suspicious activity. The operation is part of a larger effort to curb interstate cyber fraud.