The Oshiwara and Dahisar Cyber Cell Police were able to take timely action and save more than Rs 13 lakh for two people who fell victim to cyber fraud in separate incidents.

In the first case, a housewife from Jogeshwari West lost Rs 7.35 lakh in a like-and-share scam where she was promised part-time job earnings through liking and sharing YouTube videos. The Oshiwara police, under the guidance of DCP S Krishnakant Upadhya of Zone IX, PSI Kurkute along with his cyber team including Constable Ashok Konde conducted an investigation and managed to freeze the fraudulent bank accounts where the victim’s money was transferred. This action not only saved the victim’s money but also protected the funds of other potential victims who had fallen prey to similar cyber frauds.