Jammu, Oct 11: In a significant achievement against cybercrime, the Police Saturday facilitated the recovery and refund of Rs 19,18,697 to a cyber fraud victim, in compliance with the directions of the court.
A Police spokesperson said that the complainant had registered two separate complaints on the NCRP Portal, alleging cyber fraud totaling Rs 25,82,810. Both complaints were entrusted to Cyber Police Station Jammu for investigation.
“The case was enquired by PSI Mohd Shabir, with active support from DySP Rohit Chadgal, under the supervision of Superintendent of Polic Kameshwar Puri and overall supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police Joginder Singh,” the spokesperson said.
Through diligent follow-ups, coordinated communication with financial institutions and methodical verification, the investigating team ensured successful restitution to the victim.
“The Cyber Police Jammu plays a pivotal role in preventing, investigating, and resolving cybercrime cases. October is celebrated as Cyber Jagrookta month in order to promote awareness about cyber threats, online frauds and safe digital practices. During this month, Cyber Police Jammu conducts awareness programmes in schools and colleges and shares educational content through its official social media pages,” the spokesperson said.
These initiatives aimed to inform citizens, especially students about safe online habits, vigilance against cyber threats, and responsible digital behaviour, creating a safer online environment for the community, he added.
Cautioning people, the Police asked the people to always verify the sender or caller before sharing personal information; use strong, unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication; keep software and antivirus updated; report suspicious activity immediately and monitor bank accounts regularly besides educating family members about online safety.
The people were also cautioned against sharing OTPs or passwords with anyone; clicking on suspicious links or attachments; responding to unknown calls demanding money and refraining from posting sensitive personal information online.
“Avoid public Wi-Fi for banking, do not download pirated apps or software, and never share Aadhaar, PAN, or banking details unnecessarily. Cyber Police Jammu demonstrates dedication, professionalism, and advanced technical expertise in investigating cybercrime, recovering defrauded funds, and ensuring justice for victims,” spokesperson said.
“The Cyber Police remain committed to creating a safe digital ecosystem by combining enforcement, technology, and public engagement,” he added.
