‘Operation Cy-Hunt’: six arrested in Kozhikode
Inspections conducted across Kozhikode city and rural police limits led to cases being registered against 37 individuals
Stepping up its crackdown on online financial fraud and syndicates that rent out bank accounts, the police arrested six persons during a special drive dubbed ‘Operation Cy-Hunt’ in Kozhikode district.
The arrested were identified as Arun, 20, of Thiruvallur, Vivek Santhosh, 25, and Devjith Sunil, 23, of Chorode, Anurag, 31, of Kottappally, Sajeesh, 43, of Memunda, and Shoukath Ali, 28, of Kottappally.
Inspections conducted across Kozhikode city and rural police limits on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) led to cases being registered against 37 individuals, including five women.
According to police sources, 14 cases were registered within the Kozhikode city limits, while 23 cases were registered under the rural police jurisdiction. The ongoing special operation is aimed at dismantling organised networks facilitating cyber crimes through leased or rented bank accounts, they said.
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