The Mumbai Police apprehended a 25-year-old man from Jamtara, Jharkhand, for allegedly cyber cheating a judge of the Bombay High Court. The accused, Mazhar Alam Israil Miyan, was arrested for orchestrating a credit card reward points scam amounting to around Rs 6.02 lakh. Miyan, identified as the suspect, is linked to multiple cybercrime cases in 10 states, indicating a broader network.
The incident unfolded when the judge sought to redeem credit card reward points but inadvertently contacted a fake customer care number set up by fraudsters. Upon following instructions from the scammers, the judge unknowingly downloaded an application on an Android device, leading to the fraudulent transfer of nearly Rs 6 lakh from his credit card. Promptly reporting the fraud to the Mumbai Police, the judge’s complaint initiated a 10-day investigation culminating in the suspect’s arrest.
Cyber fraud, encompassing activities like phishing and ransomware, continues to rise, with email-based scams posing significant threats. Despite preventive measures, cyber fraud exploits human vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of vigilance to combat such criminal activities.
