CS calls for strong action against online scammers at 35th UTLCC meeting

Jammu, January 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired the 35th Union Territory Level Coordination Committee meeting, convened by the Reserve Bank of India Jammu branch. The meeting focused on addressing issues related to unauthorized deposits, fraudulent activities by unregulated entities, and the sharing of market intelligence among stakeholders.

Present at the meeting were senior officials, including the Regional Director of RBI Jammu, Principal Secretaries of Home and Finance Departments, ADGP (CID), Secretary Revenue, Secretary Law, Director of Industries and Commerce, and Joint Director of Information Jammu. Representatives from regulatory bodies such as RBI, SEBI, ICAI, Registrar of Cooperatives, and the Market Intelligence Unit also attended.

During the meeting, Chief Secretary Dulloo expressed concern over the growing instances of online scams targeting residents of the Union Territory. He emphasized the need for strict action against scammers under the relevant provisions of the BUDS Act. Dulloo reminded law enforcement agencies that the commission of such crimes is a cognizable offense, necessitating immediate and decisive action to protect the public.

He urged regulatory bodies, including RBI and SEBI, to expedite the notification of rules that would empower law enforcement to take swift action against fraudulent entities. He also called for greater public awareness, encouraging the use of social media, WhatsApp, and bulk messaging through local banks to educate people on the risks of online fraud.

Further, the Chief Secretary highlighted the need to train police officers to better investigate digital crimes. He recommended the creation of master trainers who could travel to districts and train approximately 5,000 investigation officers across the police department. With the rise in digital transactions, he emphasized the vulnerability of the public to online fraud and called for outreach campaigns targeting students, college campuses, and rural areas through panchayats and blocks.

The Chief Secretary also reviewed the progress in addressing pending fraud cases and stressed the importance of preventive measures to deter future criminal activities. He called for effective implementation of the BUDS Act and other relevant criminal laws to eliminate the menace of online scams in Jammu and Kashmir.

Regional Director of RBI Jammu, Chandra Shekhar Azad, discussed potential strategies to combat the rise of cyber fraud and emphasized the need for a collaborative approach among all stakeholders. He also assured the acceleration of literacy campaigns aimed at raising public awareness and enhancing the capacity of local law enforcement agencies to deal with cybercrimes more effectively.

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