The Madhya Pradesh High Court has summoned the Directors General of Police from Assam, West Bengal, and Jharkhand to appear in person on July 21. This directive came during a hearing related to a Rs 6.24 lakh cyber fraud case. The court emphasized the importance of prompt coordination for effective investigation of such offenses.
Chaitali Mitra, a retired bank employee from Jabalpur, filed a petition alleging that she was defrauded of Rs 6.24 lakh by scammers who claimed to be updating her credit card. Despite lodging complaints with the local police, Mitra felt that no substantial action was taken, leading her to seek recourse from the High Court.
The court stressed the urgency in cybercrime investigations, stating that delays in gathering technical information and coordinating with agencies across different states often result in the perpetrators evading capture. The court also ordered the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the Reserve Bank of India, and the Department of Telecommunications to be involved in the case to assist with the proceedings.
The police informed the court that cybercriminals were utilizing bank accounts under unsuspecting individuals’ names and encrypted platforms like Telegram to avoid detection. Investigations involving obtaining IP logs, subscriber details, and other technical information from multiple agencies often lead to delays, allowing the accused to withdraw funds, change locations, and destroy electronic evidence.
