Vns cops block 654 mobile numbers used for cyber crime

: As many as 654 mobile numbers involved in cybercrime were blocked, 335 IMEI numbers deactivated, 84 accused of operating six fake call centres for cyber fraud were arrested and legal action was taken against them, said Varanasi commissionerate police in a press statement.

Gangster Act proceedings were initiated against three gangs that committed cybercrime, it added. The Cyber Police Station and Cyber Crime Cell returned a total of ₹2,15,46,638 (over ₹2.15 crore) to cybercrime victims, said the press statement.