Kerala Police have arrested a school teacher from West Bengal who is involved in a significant cyber fraud case amounting to Rs 1.05 crore. The fraud was committed through an elaborate online scam where the accused manipulated online payment platforms to trick individuals and businesses into making fraudulent transactions. The teacher, who was working in Kerala under the guise of an innocent civilian, reportedly used various methods, including fake accounts and misappropriated financial data, to carry out the scam.
The case highlights the increasing prevalence of cybercrime and its impact on the economy, leading the Kerala Police to intensify efforts in tracking and arresting cybercriminals. Police have also identified several other accomplices involved in the fraud, and further investigations are underway to unravel the full extent of the scam. This arrest comes as part of Kerala’s continued focus on combating cybercrime, as the state has recently seen a surge in such cases, triggering local authorities to take stronger preventive measures.