West Bengal Police have launched a major crackdown on organised cybercrime through Operation Cyber Prahar. The statewide campaign has targeted fraud networks involved in large-scale financial crimes. Police action has uncovered fraud cases linked to around ₹92.6 crore.

The Cyber Crime Wing led the operation with support from several police units across West Bengal. During the campaign, police registered 69 FIRs and arrested 107 people for their alleged involvement in cybercrime activities.

Police Target Organised Cyber Fraud Network

Cybercriminal groups often use multiple people, bank accounts and communication channels to carry out financial scams. Therefore, investigators focused on the wider network instead of targeting individual suspects alone.

Police teams conducted raids at several locations during the operation. They also collected digital devices, documents and other evidence that could help investigators trace the fraud networks.

Three illegal call centres were also raided during the crackdown. These centres were allegedly used to conduct fraudulent calls and deceive victims.

₹92.6 Crore Fraud Linked to Multiple Cases

Investigators have linked the operation to cyber fraud involving approximately ₹92.6 crore. Police are examining financial transactions to identify how the fraud money moved between different accounts.

The investigation has also focused on bank accounts allegedly used to receive and transfer fraudulent funds. Such accounts can make it difficult for investigators to immediately identify the main people behind a scam.

In addition, police have taken action against communication channels that may have supported cybercrime operations.

More Than 400 SIM Cards Deactivated

As part of the campaign, authorities deactivated more than 400 SIM cards linked to suspicious activities. The action aims to restrict communication channels used by cybercriminal groups.

Police have also examined the role of people involved in providing SIM cards and other resources to suspected fraud networks.

Meanwhile, investigators continue to analyse the information collected during the raids. The evidence could help authorities identify additional suspects and connections between different cybercrime groups.

107 People Arrested Across the State

A total of 107 people were arrested during the campaign. The arrests followed investigations into different cybercrime cases registered across the state.

The specialised Cyber Crime Wing accounted for a significant number of these arrests. Police units operating under different jurisdictions also contributed to the wider crackdown.

The coordinated approach has allowed investigators to target cybercrime networks across multiple locations at the same time.

Operation Cyber Prahar Investigation Continues

The investigation has not ended with the initial arrests. Police teams are continuing to trace suspects, examine financial transactions and identify additional infrastructure linked to cyber fraud.

Authorities are also working to understand how the suspected networks operated and how they moved money after targeting victims.

The large-scale crackdown highlights the growing challenge of organised cybercrime in India. It also shows why financial institutions, telecom operators and law enforcement agencies need to work together to prevent digital fraud.

As the investigation continues, further arrests and legal action may follow based on the evidence collected by the police.