Mumbai Police rescued a 16-year-old girl within 24 hours after she allegedly left home with nearly Rs 10 lakh and travelled towards Rajasthan under the influence of online contacts. Investigators suspect cyber fraudsters guided her journey through social media. (Illustrations/Uday Mohite)

Gen Z protesters in Nepal set ruling party offices, PM KP Sharma Oli's house in Balkot, and buildings in Janakpur on fire as violent protesters in Kathmandu continued on Tuesday. Pics/AFP

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Mumbai Police's crime branch on Saturday said that its property cell department busted a share market investment fraud and arrested one held. Pics/Mumbai Police sources

A multitude of cyber fraud incidents have hit the city, resulting in a significant number of daily cases filed in Mumbai. The city police have compiled a list of the top 15 prevalent frauds in Mumbai, and dedicated cyber teams are actively addressing these issues. However, the detection rate for these frauds remains below 10 per cent. The police recognise that enhanced infrastructure, the adoption of advanced technology, and the recruitment of well-trained officers are what could effectively combat these cybercrimes. File photos

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