Cyber Police Station Shopian has successfully recovered and restored an amount of Rs 63,22,792 to victims of various cyber fraud cases during the current year, following the completion of all prescribed legal and judicial formalities.

The recovery was achieved through prompt action and professional investigation by the Cyber Police Station Shopian team led by Imtiyaz Ahmad, Station House Officer of Cyber Police Station Shopian, under the supervision of Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary, Senior Superintendent of Police, Shopian.
Officials said that during the period under report, Cyber Police Station Shopian received multiple complaints related to UPI-based frauds, social media scams, fake loan applications, misuse of OTPs and other forms of online financial deception. On receipt of complaints, immediate action was initiated and investigations were carried out using advanced technical and digital tools.
Police officials said that timely intervention played a crucial role in preventing further losses. Through effective coordination with concerned banks and financial institutions, several suspicious transactions were frozen at critical stages, which not only stopped additional siphoning of funds but also facilitated the recovery of defrauded amounts.
The recovery, officials said, reflects the sustained efforts of Shopian Police in effectively handling cybercrime cases and providing timely relief to victims, in line with the directions and guidelines issued by higher headquarters.
Meanwhile, Shopian Police have advised the general public to remain vigilant against cyber frauds and strictly follow cyber safety practices. People have been cautioned against sharing sensitive banking information, personal details or OTPs with unknown persons and urged to report any instance of cyber fraud immediately to enable swift action.