In one of the region’s largest crackdowns on digital fraud, police have dismantled a major cybercrime network operating on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam. Over 100 individuals were detained during coordinated raids, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against organized online crime.

According to officials, the network had been operating undetected for nearly two years. The perpetrators were reportedly involved in various forms of cyber fraud, including phishing, fake loan apps, OTP scams, and online investment traps targeting both Indian and international victims.

The raid was carried out after weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering. Law enforcement agencies recovered hundreds of mobile phones, SIM cards, fake IDs, computers, and other digital equipment used to facilitate the operations.

Authorities described the operation as highly structured, with designated roles such as data miners, callers, script writers, and financial mules. Many of the accused were young individuals lured with the promise of easy money.

Cybercrime experts from state and national agencies are now assisting in analyzing seized data to uncover the full extent of the network and its financial footprint.

This bust highlights the urgent need for digital literacy and stronger cyber law enforcement mechanisms, especially in rapidly developing urban and semi-urban areas.