Srinagar, March 26: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing of the Jammu and Kashmir police has conducted extensive raids across several locations in Kashmir, including Srinagar, Shopian, and Ganderbal.
These operations are linked to a recent investigation into a new terrorist case registered at the CIK police station, as confirmed by a senior counter-intelligence officer.
Last week, the CIK wing made headlines by dismantling a high-tech international cyber fraud racket, resulting in the arrest of seven suspects. According to a statement from CIK, this operation marked a significant success in uncovering a sophisticated cyber fraud network operating from Srinagar.
The statement revealed, “CIK-CID received numerous technical and credible inputs regarding the operation of clandestine call centers involved in fraudulent online activities targeting both foreign and local citizens. CIK promptly formed specialized teams of technical experts and field operatives to conduct organized surveillance, gather digital intelligence, and verify information. Ultimately, a key operational hub was identified in the Rangreth industrial area of Srinagar.”
Following this lead, CIK teams executed rapid and coordinated raids in various parts of Srinagar. During these operations, seven suspects were apprehended, and a substantial amount of digital and communication equipment was seized, including 13 mobile phones, nine laptops, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems, SIM cards, networking devices, and digital storage media.
The statement further elaborated that the fraud scheme involved the suspects creating a clandestine, unregistered call center using VoIP systems. This allowed them to generate international virtual numbers, conceal their actual location through server routing and spoofing techniques, and present themselves as legitimate service providers to unsuspecting victims.
International calls were made through this call center, which were then routed to victims. A fake website and Google ads were utilized to target potential victims. Once a victim clicked on the advertisement, a toll-free number appeared on their screen. This toll-free number, operated by the suspects, was used to deceive innocent individuals and extract their banking and personal information. Subsequently, the funds were transferred to various accounts, including fake accounts and cryptocurrency wallets.
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