Digital Goa, August 2 – In one of its largest coordinated cybercrime operations, Goa Police launched “Operation Cyber Vigil”, sending around 40 teams across 11 states to track down suspects linked to cyber-enabled financial frauds registered in Goa. The operation led to the arrest of seven accused, while 24 others were served notices as investigations continue.The joint operation, carried out by the Cyber Crime Police Station and district police units along with the Crime Branch, targeted organised cyber fraud networks operating across state borders. Police conducted simultaneous raids at over 40 locations in West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Kerala, Karnataka and Assam in connection with nearly 40 cyber fraud cases involving losses of over ₹2.5 crore. Investigators seized 21 electronic devices for forensic analysis and launched a parallel financial probe that identified and verified 313 mule bank accounts linked to cyber frauds. Goa Police also coordinated with police in other states to verify account holders and uncover possible links to larger organised cybercrime syndicates.
