In a significant breakthrough, cybercrime branch of Tamil Nadu police detained four cybercriminals in Guwahati on Thursday. accused were brought to Paltan Bazar police station for custody. quartet is reportedly involved in a digital arrest scam, duping an individual of ₹3.2 crore.
detained individuals have been identified as Dhrubajyoti Mazumder (24) from Guwahati, Swaraj Pradhan (22) and Prashant Giri (20) from Sonitpur, and Pranjal Hazarika (28) from Sribhumi. This incident highlights increasing prevalence of cyber frauds targeting unsuspecting victims across India.
Rising Cybercrime in Guwahati
Earlier this month, Guwahati police dismantled another cybercrime network, arresting seven individuals involved in opening fraudulent bank accounts and stealing millions. accused were operating from a hotel in Six Mile area.
This operation underscores growing need for vigilance and robust mechanisms to combat cyber fraud in region.
Details in Table
| Aspect | Details |
| Operation Conducted By | Cybercrime Branch, Tamil Nadu Police |
| Location of Arrest | Guwahati |
| Number of Arrests | 4 |
| Key Individuals | Dhrubajyoti Mazumder, Swaraj Pradhan, Prashant Giri, Pranjal Hazarika |
| Reported Scam | Digital arrest scam defrauding ₹3.2 crore |
| Custody | Paltan Bazar Police Station |
| Recent Related Case | Guwahati police arrested seven cybercriminals earlier this month for large-scale fraud |
Disclaimer:
information presented is based on initial reports and official announcements. Further investigations are ongoing, and details may be updated as new findings emerge. Readers are advised to remain vigilant against cyber scams and report suspicious activities to authorities.
