Drive conducted by Gujarat Police and Cyber Centre of Excellence under supervision of Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi as part of State government’s broader effort to combat cybercrime
According to police, the accused targeted Americans by posing as officials of U.S.-based banks through internet-based calling systems
The case came to light after a complainant alleged that he had been cheated while attempting to book a vehicle number plate online
Accused persons had impersonated U.S. government officials and swindled $8.5 million from victims
Calling for an action plan to check financial crimes, the Chief Minister says there is a need for faster intervention systems capable of tracing and recovering the money lost during the crucial ‘golden hour’ immediately after a complaint is lodged