Mumbai fights back: Complaints on cyber crime helpline 1930 touches 1-lakh mark; Rs 241 cr saved
Mumbai fights back: Complaints on cyber crime helpline 1930 touches 1-lakh mark; Rs 241 cr saved
MUMBAI: (Apr 13) Helpline number 1930 is becoming a potent weapon in Mumbai police's fight against cyber crime in the last three years, with the number of complaints crossing the one lakh figure this week and the amount saved on behalf of victims standing at a whopping Rs 241 crore, an official said on Sunday.
The helpline, which is being used by Mumbai police's cyber wing since May 17, 2022, started with six lines but has since grown to 22 lines and an entire posse of constables and officials working round the clock every day to ensure citizens of the metropolis do not fall prey to online fraudsters, he added.
As financial frauds and cyber crimes increase every passing day, especially in the last two years, Mumbai police is taking the fight to those involved with an array of advanced technology and equipment, the senior official told PTI.
