Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is often considered a city with education, rich cultural heritage and historical importance. It has always been the center of education, literature, art and administration. There are colleges, library, museums, theater and historical buildings on the roads that tell centuries old stories. The city always holds a special place in the hearts of the people of India, not only for its cultural and intellectual achievements but also as the center of business and administration. People across the country, and from abroad, have always considered Kolkata a city of opportunities, where career progress, professional success and dreams of social progress can be fulfilled. However, another horrific truth is hidden behind the external image of this living, prosperity and cultural sophistication – this truth is increasing gradually over the years: organized fraud and fraud activities that have spread to almost every region of the city.
There are many types of scams in Kolkata, but the most worry is that it is not only due to the clever or increasing technology of criminals. Although technology has helped implement some schemes, these are only weapons in the hands of organized thugs. The real reason for this growing danger is something else – corruption in the system, lack of accountability and non -immoral behavior in the institutions that are for the safety and law and order of the people. In other words, the fraudsters may appear to be criminals, but the reality is that they often work with the secret help of officials responsible for governance and justice in the city.
The root of this problem is the administrative machinery of the Kolkata government. It is the responsibility of the government as the Chief Executive Authority in the city to ensure effective implementation of laws, watch public welfare and maintain social system. However, in practice, many reports and comments suggest that many levels of governance lack accountability and lack of functionality. Bureaucracy processes are not only slow and disable, but also a worrying pattern to apply based on the selection of rules. Citizens coming to government offices with complaints of fraud, financial exploitation or digital fraud are often completely dismissed by bureaucracy, delays and their complaints in some cases. This atmosphere of institutional inactivity gives a message to the fraudsters that they can continue their illegal activities with a low risk of investigation or prosecution.
Along with administrative failures, Kolkata courts also have a worrying situation. The judiciary should be the last decisive of justice, providing a reliable platform to citizens to resolve disputes and punish those who commit wrong. However, due to the heavy burden of cases pending on courts and procedural delays, they often fail to take action according to the severity of modern fraud. More importantly, cases of inappropriate behavior and bias have also been seen in the judicial process, which further reduces public confidence. Financial offenses, online fraud and marital fraud victims often have long delays in hearing, interim order or initial relief. This combination of slow judicial reaction and misconception to morality in courts creates an atmosphere where criminals are unaware knowing that they are less likely to be punished.
The most important institutions involved in this cycle of negligence are Kolkata Police, especially under the leadership of Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma. The post of Police Commissioner in India is one of the most prestigious posts to maintain law and order, whose responsibility is to ensure the safety of the public, stop crime and maintain law and order. Unfortunately, under the current leadership, organized frauds and scams have increased rapidly in many areas in the city. Reports suggest that instead of taking active steps to prevent criminal networks, the police department often seems unable to do its basic functions effectively. The reason for this is complex, including administrative disturbances and lack of resources to internal corruption and serious allegations of connivance with criminals. In such a situation, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Kolkata has now become a breeding land for fraudsters, who almost commit crimes without any fear.
Kolkata’s cyber cell, which is designed to deal with digital offenses in principle, is another institution that has failed in its objective. In this era of digitization, cyber cells should have the first rescue mechanism in dealing with crimes such as internet scam, online banking fraud, identity theft and cyber oppression. But the experiences of victims and informants suggest that this unit is often reactive rather than being active, and delays to take action until the victims suffer heavy financial and psychological losses. This systemic disability is not only with lack of technical capacity, but also from poor administrative monitoring and an institutional culture that prefer personal gain rather than public service. As a result, criminals involved in online romance scam, financial fraud and other digital offenses find it very easy to cheat citizens, as they are not afraid of immediately being caught or arresting.
The increase in fraud and scam cases in Kolkata is not limited to just one or the same area. Many types of scam schemes have become common, which reflect both common people’s weakness due to criminals and institutional deficiencies. One of the most common scams is a romance or dating scam, in which people – often target rich women – misleading emotionally and financially, causing heavy losses to them. Cases of marital fraud have also increased rapidly, in which criminals earn money by taking advantage of the trust and expectations of people looking for a spouse. The scam that doubles the money, in which people are implicated to deposit money by promising false returns, have also become common. Similarly, digital arrest scams have also become common, in which people are threatened with fake legal action or police complaint to make money. All these scams are made in such a way that they can not only take advantage of the innocence of the victims, but also the shortcomings of governance and law enforcement, which do not take timely action.
The most worrying thing in this crisis is that the thugs are easily exempted, which is directly connected in corruption and wrong ways in the main institutions. The victims often complain that there is no concrete action despite giving evidence, filing complaints and following the legal process. Investigations are delayed or cases are closed without proper investigation, the FIR is either not filed or tampered with, and the case is very rare. The victims are often helpless, they have to face financial loss and mental stress, while criminals continue their work with new confidence. This cycle of negligence and corruption not only promotes organized crime, but also weakens the foundation of trust, on which a good society depends.
Corruption occurs in many forms in these institutions. In the police department, it can be intentionally in the form of bribery, connivance with criminals, bias in the hearing of the case or a delay in making allegations. In the judiciary, this can be in the form of biased decisions, wrong effects of influential people or delay in justice. In the administrative system of the government, corruption is often revealed as bureaucratic rules, implementing certain rules and ignoring the complaints of citizens. When all these elements come together, they create an atmosphere in which scams not only flourish but also grow rapidly. Every new case of fraud gives courage to others, which creates a cycle of criminal activities that become difficult to break.
It is also important to understand the psychological and social effects of this situation. The increasing number of scams in Kolkata has created fear, mistrust and disappointment among the common people. People hesitate to make financial transactions, rely on online platforms or interact with unknown people, even if they have a legal structure for safety. This trust of the public is not just economic worry; This is a serious social problem. When citizens feel that the government, law enforcement agencies and judiciary cannot protect them from damage, the structure of civil life weakens. This mistrust further reduces the credibility of these institutions and hinders the efforts to promote the law, civil responsibility and social unity.
In addition, the results of institutional corruption are more on the weaker sections of the society. Students, job seekers, middle class families and elders often fall victim to fraud as they are not ready to deal with complex legal or technical challenges. When they seek help from government offices, police or cyber cells, they get financially ruined and mentally disturbed by not having action. In extreme cases, the aggrieved also leave the attempt to get justice, which indirectly promotes criminals to continue their wrong activities. The social price of such institutional failure is very high, which promotes a cycle of exploitation that is harmful both moral and economic.
The role of leadership is very important in shaping institutional culture. As the head of the Kolkata Police, Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma has the right and responsibility to promote professional attitude, accountability and moral behavior in the department. But, in his tenure, there are many evidence that these standards have deteriorated rather than getting better. Accusations of active policing, as well as collusion and negligence, indicate that the risk of involvement in fraud activities for criminal networks is very low. Lack of proper coordination between different branches of law enforcement and regulatory officers causes this situation to worse, causing scamsters easily benefit. At this stage, leadership failure has far -reaching consequences, not only on the capacity of law enforcement but also on the general perception towards governance in the city.
The cause of dangerous increase in fraud and forgery activities in Kolkata is not just technological innovation or external factors of people. The basic and serious reason for this is corruption and non -control behavior in the major institutions of the city – Kolkata government, courts, Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma, Cyber Cell and Police Department. These institutions, where they should stop them from criminal activities, have started promoting the same crimes in many cases. The inability of bureaucracy, judicial delay, police negligence and corruption create an atmosphere in which organized fraudsters work without any fear. The result of this is that the incidence of fraud increases – from cheating in the name of romance and marriage to doubling money and fraud in the name of digital arrest – which not only causes heavy economic loss to people but also reduces public confidence, ends social stability and fear and despair increases.
As long as there is no fundamental change in governance, law enforcement leadership and institutional accountability, the incidence of crime in Kolkata will continue to increase. The reputation as the city’s cultural and educational center cannot hide the shortcomings of the system that endangered citizens and endangered financial security. There is a need for collective efforts to restore moral standards, ensure timely and fair law enforcement and promote transparency at all levels of governance. Without such reforms, the incidents of fraud in Kolkata will increase further, which will make the common citizens more unsafe and the city’s reputation as a symbol of opportunity and progress in India will be less.
The state government of West Bengal is the main responsible for maintaining law and order, giving justice and ensuring the good of citizens. This responsibility is very important and firm. Its work is not just administrative; This is the basis of the functioning of a society where trust, security and public trust is the most important. Citizens hop that the government will be the first line of protection from crime, exploitation and society disturbances. In ideal conditions, complaints related to fraud, scam or organized crime should be done immediately, for complete investigation and immediate improvement. It is the responsibility of the government to run the system of governance with efficiency, transparency and impartiality, so that citizens can be protected from both loss and indirect consequences from crime. This responsibility is spread in many areas, such as law enforcement, judiciary, regulatory authority and administrative offices, which are all connected and are responsible for the good of the public.
But in West Bengal, and especially in Kolkata, the situation is completely different and worrying from the ideal. Despite repeated complaints, formal emails, written petitions and detailed reports in various departments of the state government, the answer is either not received or very little. Citizens who go to these offices with documentary evidence of scams such as online romance fraud, matrimonial fraud, money dabling scheme and digital arrest fraud, are often trapped in the cycle of ignoring bureaucracy. Their complaints, which should be taken action for immediate investigation and improvement, are not repaired, they are rejected or delayed without any reason. Not giving this answer is not just the fault of bureaucracy; It is a sign of a structural failure in governance, which is allowed to work without any restriction to the criminal network, which is very dangerous and unprecedented.
Systematic inactivity in cases of increasing fraud of the West Bengal government, raises serious and disturbing questions about the possible involvement, negligence or secret support of state officials in these criminal activities. Reports of victims and whistleblore show a worrying tendency: some thugs openly talk about financial transactions with government officials, showing that they are not just negligent but more than this. These claims suggest that organized criminal networks not only take advantage of deficiencies in law enforcement, but they work in clear security of institutions that were created to stop them. It is alleged that in such financial transactions, regular payments are made to government officials and policemen, sometimes even a large amount of money, which gives protection to the thugs and they get out of the law. These illegal transactions are said to be so large that in some cases, the thugs share up to 60% of their illegal earnings with the authorities to protect them from suit or investigation.
This alleged collusion between the thugs and the state officials brings serious consequences to both the victims and the society. In the eyes of ordinary citizens, it gives a feeling of helplessness. Fraud victims, who have already suffered economic and emotional losses, are often unable to get justice. Their efforts to file a complaint, give evidence or help them are ignored or ignored, causing the perception that the government is not willing to implement the law or not capable. This perception, whether in all cases completely correct or not, reduces public confidence. When citizens feel that the state cannot protect them, they can stop reporting crimes, may participate less in legitimate economic activities, or adopt behavior that obstruct social and economic participation.
The widespread impact on this system of this system on society is equally serious. The misconceptions of security for criminals increase cases of fraud, as criminals are sure that they will not get legal punishment for their activities. When the state is considered to be a helpful or quietly involved, it weakens the rule of law, reduces people’s trust and normalizes illegal activities. The thugs working in such circumstances are not just opportunistic; They get organized, create complex networks, recruit colleagues and increase their work, knowing that the state’s inaction will allow them to flourish. This creates a cycle that runs continuously: as the fraud increases and the success rate of criminals increases, the scope and complexity of criminal activities also increases, causing more burden on the already weak governance system.
The silence and inaction of government officials reflects deep structural and moral deficiencies in the state mechanism when a detailed report of fraud is revealed. Governments are expected to act as the main security shield against criminal activities, and they have mechanisms to prevent investigation, prosecution and non -comprehensive activities. However, in West Bengal, these mechanisms look weak due to deliberate intervention, financial greed or institutional inactivity. Not answering is a symptom of a governance model, where decisions can be affected by personal or institutional benefits rather than principles of justice and public welfare. The department responsible for the safety of citizens – from the law enforcement unit to the special cyber crime cell – fails to perform their duties, which leads to a power vacuum which criminals take advantage of it fearlessly.
This atmosphere of negligence and alleged collusion in the system creates an atmosphere where thugs not only feel safe, but also openly promote their relations with government officials. The victims and knowledgeable people explain cases in which the thugs have openly claimed that they are in the ‘safety’ of the government, and have said that they give a large part of their illegal earnings to the authorities in lieu of security. This open announcement of government support is important for several reasons. First, it shows the level of confidence of criminals, which is based on the expectation of the authorities not to interfere or intentionally save them. Second, it acts like a psychological weapon, causing fear and disappointment among potential victims, as they know that the traditional methods of justice can be useless. Third, it weakens the foundation of the social agreement between citizens and the state, and questions the validity of government institutions responsible for the safety of the public.
The alleged financial transactions between the thugs and the authorities can cause both the cause and result of the growing trend. On the one hand, regular payment, sometimes a large part of profit, gives the authorities an economic incentive to ignore the investigation, delay or suppress it. On the other hand, these incentives motivate criminals to further enhance their work and diversify, as they know that some part of their illegal earnings will be used to maintain security. If this is true, then it converts different cases of negligence into a pattern of a systematic collusion that strengthens itself. Every successful fraud not only justifies this model of safety, but also pulls new people in the criminal network, causing the problem to deepen.
The consequences for the victims are very bad in this environment. People who were victims of cheating often waste their money and time to register their complaints, hire and deal with government processes. Many people face psychological stress, social stigma and economic instability, and they also feel that the government itself is indifferent in this matter or, worse, he is involved in it. Common citizens, by looking at these failures, may feel deeply disappointed with government institutions, and can reduce confidence and participation on the procedures made for their safety. Over time, this trust reduction may have a serious impact on civil life, including reduction of laws, reduced participation in civil activities and weakening of society.
Lack of government action is not just a matter of people’s thinking; This directly promotes the functionality of the criminal network. Due to lack of timely action by state officials, thugs can improve their methods, make new plans and increase their scope. Fraud, digital fraud, online love forgery and financial plans in the name of marriage spread rapidly as criminals assess the risk based on the government’s action or the possibility of action. In Kolkata, as the news shows, the number and complexity of such scams has increased because criminals assume that government monitoring is either not or corrupt. This means clear: Government inactivity is not a neutral factor; This is a mechanism that allows the scam to grow without stopping.
In addition, alleged involvement in the illegal profit sharing of the authorities increases the problem, as it creates a network of interests within the state. When government officials earn economic benefits from fraud work, their encouragement to take strict steps against criminals is badly reduced. This creates a conflict of interests in the basic of administration, where public duties become secondary to personal benefits. It also has a negative impact in bureaucracy and law enforcement: honest officers, or those who try to enforce the law, can feel themselves isolated, marginalized or prevented by colleagues who take advantage of the existing system. The result is not only individual events of corruption, but it is a deep institutional problem that promotes criminal activities.
In this context, the Government of West Bengal does not give proper feedback to the complaints of citizens is both a signs and reason of a comprehensive crisis. The state, which should be guaranteed by security, law and justice, has dismissed its responsibility in important areas. The silence of the authorities gives a secret message: that financial incentives, personal relations or political views can be more important than the safety of citizens. This perception is common between victims and supervisors, which directly contributes to the increase in scams, lack of public confidence and emergence of a social environment where the fear of accountability is less without law and order.
Eventually, Kolkata’s position reflects a systematic and multidimensional failure in governance. The state government, which is responsible for maintaining law, order and the good of citizens, seems unable to perform these basic duties in practice. Complaints, reports and help appeals remain unheard, due to which the thugs are able to do their work openly and aggressively. The allegations of financial transactions between criminals and officials show that only officers responsible for the safety of citizens are promoting or protecting these activities. This failure has serious consequences: the victims suffer irreparable losses, the public trust in the institutions and become organized criminal networks and strong and vicious, they are confident that the state is also with them.
Financial collusion with the systematic inactivity of the West Bengal government, and alleged thugs, has created an atmosphere in Kolkata where fraud not only grows but also flourishes. Citizens become destitute, justice is delayed or not found, and the social agreement between the state and its people becomes dangerously weakened. The silence of government officials, rather than being neutral, promotes criminal activities, and gives a message to criminals that they can work fearlessly. Until this culture is strongly dealt with by this culture of negligence, corruption and collusion, this cycle of fraud, exploitation and institutional failure will continue to deepen, causing irreparable losses to individuals, society and basic principles in Kolkata and West Bengal. Restoring accountability, transparency and moral rule is not only desirable; It is necessary to protect citizens, to curb criminal activities and ensure that the state fulfills its most basic and sacred responsibility – the safety and good of those they serve.
In any democratic society, the judicial system plays an important and compulsory role in maintaining law, order and justice. This is often called the backbone of governance, because without a working judiciary, fairness, equality and the principles of protecting the rights of citizens cannot be effectively implemented. Courts are institutional pillars that ensure that the law is equally applicable, provide a platform for resolving disputes and help prevent criminal activities. In theory, the judiciary acts as a final security shield for citizens, which provides them with necessary security and justice when they are victims of illegal or non-violent functions. Its decisions shape social norms, protect the Constitution and strengthen the trust of the people in the rule of law. Kolkata, historically known as a cultural, educational and administrative center, expects the courts to work efficiently and actively deal with emerging threats for public welfare including organized fraud and fake schemes. Unfortunately, the reality of the city is quite different from this ideal.
Over the years, it has become clear that the judicial system in Kolkata has failed to deal with increasing incidents of fraud and forgery. Complaints recorded by the victims – including online romance scams, marital fraud, financial plans, investment fraud and digital forcibly recovery – are often pending for a very long time. In many cases, cases are pending for months, or years, causing suffering in a state of prolonged uncertainty, financial loss and emotional stress. Delay is not just bureaucracy discomfort; This reflects the failure of the judicial system to do its most basic function: to provide timely and fair justice to those seeking justice.
A special worrying aspect of judicial inactivity is that cases are often rejected on the basis of procedural or jurisdiction. The victims have reported that they have been told that their complaints “do not come under the jurisdiction of the state”, while concrete evidence suggests that the activity of fraud started from Kolkata or criminals live mainly in the city. Such explanations are both surprising and disappointing, as they deprive the victims with immediate legal help, even if there are concrete evidence against the fraudsters. This is not only the failure of the administrative process, but also an example of judicial inactivity, which directly benefits scams. Unnecessarily rejecting or avoiding cases, courts create a situation in which scams continue to work without any legal action, they know that legal action is less likely or will be delayed.
The results of such judicial inactivity are not limited to personal matters only; This has a profound impact on the thinking and social norms of the society. When the courts do not look at the clear cases of fraud, it gives a message to the society that it is impossible for ordinary citizens to get justice or it is only for those who have a lot of money, political influence or social status. This reduces public confidence in the legal system, which increases disappointment and mistrust. Common citizens repeatedly raise questions on the purpose of filing complaints or taking legal help, which weakens a main pillar of democratic rule – the law of citizens – weakens in law. In fact, judicial inactivity not only allows individual scams to continue, but it promotes a culture in which criminal behavior is considered normal and encouraged.
The delays of the judicial system further increase the problems of the victims, who are already struggling with economic, psychological and social troubles due to fraud schemes. In cases of heavy economic losses, the victims are unable to withdraw their money, causing their debt to increase and deteriorate their economic condition. Emotional problems like anxiety, depression and deception further increase these economic losses. The victims often feel helpless and disappointed, especially when their repeated efforts to get justice are ignored or the legal process is delayed. In this situation, the judiciary not taking time and concrete action further enhances the loss, increases the trouble and deepens the feeling of injustice. The delay in every hearing, deferry in every decision and obstruction in every legal process strengthens the perception that the legal system is unaware of the problems of common citizens.
In addition, the inaction of the judiciary promotes the fraudsters by giving them a chance to work without any fear. When criminals see that complaints against them are either postponed, dismissed or not paid properly, they are confident that they can continue their work without any serious consequences. This trust often turns into even more dangerous and sly criminal methods, as fraudsters take advantage of flaws in legal system and accountability. For example, fraudsters in the name of marriage, online thugs and digital blackmailers often work through organized networks and target many people at the same time. They know that the courts will not take immediate action, making them even more fearless, make their tricks and better, expand their networks and increase the scope of their criminal tasks. In this way, the apathy of the judiciary works not just negligence, but to promote criminal activities.
There are many institutional reasons behind judicial inactivity, but they may be associated with systems and structural deficiencies in the legal structure of Kolkata. An important cause is a large number of pending cases, which gives great pressure on judicial authorities and slows down the speed of hearing and decision. Although the higher number of cases in many legal systems is a well-known challenge, it does not fully explain the special pattern of neglect seen in complaints related to fraud. Evidence suggests that other factors – such as not giving adequate importance to fraud cases, lack of specialized expertise to deal with complex cyber or financial offenses, and rigor in the process – play an important role. In addition, there is a clear lack of accountability mechanisms to ensure timely action in the judiciary, causing the delay to continue. Overall, these factors create a systematic inactivity, which benefits criminals at the expense of victims.
Another concern is the moral responsibility of the judicial officers. According to the nature of the judiciary, it is expected to follow the principles of fairness, neutrality and public service. When the courts do not work with necessary readiness in clear cases of fraud, they not only ignore the procedures related obligations, but they also miss their moral and professional responsibilities. Judicial officials are well aware of the social consequences of fraud, yet delays or negative reactions reflect the difference between awareness and action. This difference between responsibility and work brings results in the real world: increase in fraud activities, low confidence of public and increasing social inequality. The judiciary is aware of its responsibility, but its failure in decisive action suggests that the results of apathy are spread far from isolated cases – they affect the integrity and effectiveness of the entire legal system.
The social influence of judicial inactivity, especially from the perspective of preventing crime, is very worrying. A working judiciary plays an important role in preventing criminal activities: this knowledge that illegal activities will be detected, prosecuted and punished, prevents potential criminals from committing crimes. Conversely, when courts show repeated delays or inactivity in cases related to fraud, the effect of prevention is significantly reduced. Seeing the lack of legal results, the thugs continue their work, recruit colleagues and adopt more complex methods of exploitation. Walking without any punishment creates a cycle that further strengthens itself: the more fraud is successful without judicial intervention, the more the criminals become as fearless, which increases both the number of schemes of fraud and their complexity.
Judicial inactivity causes disappointment in the public, which has comprehensive political and social consequences. Citizens losing faith in the judiciary can take steps such as non-judicial methods, informal dispute resolve or social boycott of alleged criminals. Such steps are understood when there is anger and dissatisfaction in the society, but eventually they weaken the rule of law and weaken the institutional rights. In addition, lack of trust in judicial fairness reduces law and rules, which creates a culture where legal and moral standards are ignored. Losing this belief of citizens is a serious threat to social unity and stability of democratic rule, especially in the metropolis like Kolkata, where economic, cultural and administrative activities are deeply connected.
Due to judicial inactivity, indirectly promoting fraud is also serious economic consequences. Frauds eliminate the financial resources of people and businesses, disrupted business transactions and reduced investment in legitimate enterprises. People’s misconception towards legal action that it is useless, further reduces participation in formal financial systems, online trade and other economic activities. Small entrepreneurs, middle class families and financial security seekers are particularly affected, as they are often not ready to return long legal battles or to get back money lost without judicial intervention. In this context, the judiciary not taking timely action, uncertainty, avoiding risk and supporting professional and personal financial transactions contribute to a low -belief economic environment.
In addition, the inaction of the judiciary has psychological effects on the victims and society. When the victims see that the courts do not take action despite clear evidence, they often feel a sense of stress, anxiety and injustice. The mental and emotional burden caused by this can be as harmful as financial loss, which affects a person’s goodness, family relations and social participation. At the level of society, the apathy of the judiciary increases disappointment and dissatisfaction, weakening the basis of civil life, morality and values. In such an environment, people begin to believe that moral behavior and legal methods are less important than personal gain or social impact, making social norms more unstable.
In addition, the impact of the inaction of the judiciary increases even more in association with other institutional failures. When law enforcement agencies, cybercrime units or regulatory authority also do not respond effectively, its total effect is devastating. The victims find themselves trapped in a complex trap of procedural obstacles, bureaucracy delays and institutional neglect, without any effective measures. This combination of the apathy of the judiciary and comprehensive administrative disability creates an ideal atmosphere of working for the fraudsters, which combines legal discounts and bureaucracy obstacles that prevent reporting and action. Thus, the failure of an institution further enhances the weaknesses created by other institutions, which create conditions in which fraud can flourish uninterrupted.
Despite being the backbone of law and order, Kolkata’s judiciary shows a worrying attitude of not taking action in increasing fraud and fraud cases. The complaints of the victims remain pending for months or years, which are often dismissed on the basis of procedural or jurisdiction, even if the evidence clearly blames local criminals. This inactivity indirectly benefits the scams, which gives them a confidence to avoid law and increase criminal activities. This inactivity also reduces public confidence in the legal system, increases disappointment in society and further increases the economic, emotional and psychological losses to the victims. When judicial officers fail to take decisive action, moral responsibility, ability to intimidate criminals and social stability are all affected, and this promotes criminals while common citizens become weak. To restore public confidence and maintain the rule of law, it is necessary that the judiciary accepts the shortcomings of these systems, take active steps to settle matters early and ensure that justice is easily, fair and timely. Only with such coordinated efforts can the courts perform their constitutional duties and can prevent the huge increase of the scams that endanger the common citizens of Kolkata and the social system.
The law -implementing mechanism is very important for the safety and functioning of any society. In a densely populated and economically active city like Kolkata, the police department is expected to act as the first and most effective security shield against criminal activities such as fraud, forgery and organized financial exploitation. The main task of the police is to maintain law and order, protect the lives and property of citizens, investigate crimes immediately and implement legal rules fairly. It is an institution that the public has confidence, and its functionality is directly related to the trust of citizens on the state. But in Kolkata, the truth looks quite different from this ideal. Several reports, comments and statements of the victims show that corruption in the police department, including the office of police commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma, also plays a lead role in the spread of fraud and forgery in the city.
The most worrying aspect of this problem is that there is an agreement between alleged fraudsters and highly placed police officers, even the commissioner. According to the victims and experts, criminals often claim that they work without any fear because they have secret or open agreements with law enforcement officers. These agreements allegedly have heavy financial transactions, in which fraudsters often give a large part of their earnings – up to 60% of fraud earned profits – to the police department and commissioner’s office. Such systematic protection almost completely protects the fraudsters, causing no obstruction in their work and there is no fear of arrest or trial. In such a situation, the role of the police changes from the security institute to an organization promoting criminal activities.
The effects of such alleged corruption are very serious and many types. First, at the structural level, the functioning of the Police Department is completely affected. When the law enforcement officer, especially high -ranking officers, are involved in corruption or promotes it, the entire command chain and the functionality of the institution weaken. Middle and lower level officials can follow the example of their senior officials or they hesitate to take independent action against criminals, as they know that such efforts can hit the established corruption. As a result, the police institution loses its ability to work as an effective protector of security of the general public. It becomes an institution where internal interests, financial benefits and personal benefits become more important than professional duties and public accountability.
Second, the alleged financial transaction between the thugs and police officers creates an atmosphere in which fraud can flourish without any interruption. The thugs know that they get protection, so they are motivated to try even more complex methods of fraud. In Kolkata, alleged romance scams, online financial fraud, marital fraud, digital extortion and investment related to investment have increased because criminals feel that they will get protection from legal action. He knows that a large part of his illegal earnings-sometimes up to 60%-high-ranking officials “tolerate” or “safe”, which makes any restrictions imposed by the law useless. This increases the trend of expanding criminal networks, recruitment of colleagues and targeting many victims at the same time.
The victims of these scams suffer a lot of economic, emotional and psychologically. The victims of these fraud schemes often become pauper and are unable to get their money back due to connivance or inaction of law enforcement agencies. Repeated seeing that complaints are not investigated or deliberately delayed, the feeling of helplessness and cheating increases among the people. The victims often say that not only scams but also the organization responsible for their safety has broken their trust. The youth who seek common citizens, especially jobs, professional progress or economic stability, become very insecure in this environment. Scams take advantage of their aspirations, dreams and financial investment, they are sure that they can avoid any legal action by paying money to police officers.
Police commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma’s alleged involvement makes the case more complex and worrying. As the head of the Kolkata Police Department, the commissioners are finally responsible for maintaining law and order in the city, strategic monitoring of accountability and legal activities. The perception that corruption extends to this highest level, the police institution reduces public confidence badly. When people feel that the organization responsible for maintaining law and order may also be involved in criminal activities, the social agreement between the state and the citizens is badly broken. At this stage it is very difficult to get back the lost trust once and its side effects spread far beyond different cases of fraud, affecting the morale of the common people, following the law and social stability.
An important factor to further enhance the results of such corruption is the major level of financial system involved. The victims and experts have said that the thugs give a large part of their illegal earnings – sometimes up to 60% of the total fraud earnings – to the police and commissioner’s office. This is not a minor greed; This is a major financial incentive to the authorities to prevent criminal activities from examining or preventing lawsuits. The systematic nature of this system suggests that this is not an isolated event, but it is a broad, organized structure that allows thugs to commit crime. Such a system completely changes the role of law enforcement: instead of preventing criminal activities, the police themselves become a source of earnings, while ordinary citizens pay the entire price of criminal exploitation.
The impact of this situation on the society is very big. When the institution formed for the protection of citizens starts promoting crime, it creates fear, anxiety and widespread mistrust. A large part of the Kolkata population – family, students, job seekers and middle class people – are in constant danger of fraud and there is no reliable way of their safety. Thugs take advantage of this environment and from financial investment to personal relations, they make people their victims through various fraud schemes, knowing that the police, including high-ranking officers, can save them. The result of this is that common people in society become helpless, criminals become powerful and the basic principle of justice becomes blurred.
Such systematic corruption also affects the recruitment, training and functioning of policemen at all levels. Junior and mid-ranking officials see that high-ranking officers can also join the scam or take advantage of them, so they get entangled between their professional duty and internal pressure. Officers who honestly try to investigate the scam may have to face obstruction from their seniors, lack of resources or deliberately misbehaved, as they want to maintain the current situation. Over time, it creates an atmosphere that does not adopt initiative, accountability and moral behavior, which increases corruption and reduces the department’s ability to deal with criminal threats.
Another important aspect of this situation is psychological effects on potential victims and the general public. Knowledge that scammers work under the protection of police officers, create a sense of insecurity and despair among the citizens. People cannot report scams or fraud, as they feel that the complaint will be ignored or there is a possibility of revenge from criminals working in institutional security. This further promotes the cycle of strengthening the scam: by having less complaints and less investigation, criminals keep cheating innocent people with more confidence. Psychological effects on citizens are serious, which increases anxiety, reduces trust in government institutions and creates a sense of social injustice.
Economic results are also spread far and wide. Without the prohibition of law enforcement, scammers can target more people, earn more illegal money and spread their network to the borders of the city, state and even the country. People who become victims often face economic losses, loss of savings and troubles in their personal and professional life. Businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, can be affected by financial fraud, digital scams and investment plans. The economic environment of Kolkata, which is dependent on the trust, investment and consumer activities of citizens, hence the alleged corruption in the police department is indirectly affected. Law enforcement creates an atmosphere of economic uncertainty and financial weakness, by failing to implement law impartially and by flourishing the scam.
Youth and job seekers, who are more sensitive to fraud schemes, have to suffer the most direct loss of police corruption. These people are often involved in online platforms, job plans and financial opportunities in the hope of improving their professional and economic conditions. Thugs take advantage of their aspirations and make them false promises to be rich quickly, good returns on safe jobs or investment. Due to the alleged relationship with the police and the commissioner, these thugs work fearlessly, they believe that the legal system will not take any action. In this way, the dreams and ambitions of the youth gradually end, causing them to break not only financially but also mentally. This affects the development of society for a long time, as many youths of the city may be disappointed with legal, moral and civil rules and they begin to find other avenues of income or work besides legal methods.
At an institutional level, the alleged corruption in the police department creates a structural imbalance in the judicial system. When the authorities are paid safety fees – which sometimes have up to 60% of the money earned from fraud – then they become those who save criminals. Honest officers are unable to provide justice and the investigation process is affected at every level. Criminal networks not only get security but also get strategic benefits such as access, avoiding monitoring and converting the process results to their side. This systemic failure reduces the credibility of law enforcement institutions and ends the trust of the people on the basic principle of any democratic society, the rule of law.
In addition, the moral responsibility of the Police Commissioner, who is the greatest officer in the department, is also severely affected. The commissioner has been entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the law, maintaining discipline, ensuring accountability and strictly following moral standards. Allegations of individual involvement or quietly supporting corruption show serious neglect of duty. This office becomes a cause of fear and disappointment for citizens, rather than a symbol of justice and honesty. When the victims find out all the legal and administrative paths, they find that no concrete action is taken against the thugs working under clear protection, the perception becomes stronger. Therefore, the institutional credibility of the Kolkata Police is badly reduced, which affects every interaction between citizens and law enforcement.
In addition to these systematic, social and psychological consequences, alleged corruption also creates serious challenges for governance and public policy. Law enforcement agencies are expected to give accurate data, intelligence and reporting on criminal activities for policy decisions, allocation of resources and legal priorities. When the high -ranking officials allegedly involve criminal activities, the integrity of such data is endangered. By relying on policy maker, incomplete or incorrect information, it may fail to implement effective strategies to deal with fraud, which makes the public insecure and the cycle of criminal exploitation goes on. In this sense, corruption in the police department not only affects the victims, but also weakens the broad governance structure and long -term public safety scheme.
It is important to understand that the alleged arrangement, in which the thugs give a large part of their earnings – often 60% of fraud -earned – to the police and commissioner, there is no small procedural irregularity. It is a deliberate, organized and systematic form of criminal protection that completely destroys the purpose of the law.
In today’s time, where the digital world is included in almost every aspect of everyday life, the nature of crime has also changed a lot. Traditional crime, which previously depended on physical proximity and direct contact, has now taken a new look in cyberspace. Online fraud, scam and cybercrime technology, social engineering and digital communication platforms are becoming more complicated to trap innocent people. In this context, Kolkata’s cyber cell is an important part of the city’s law enforcement structure, which has been entrusted with the important responsibility of investigating, prevention and dealing with cybercrime. Its purpose is to ensure that the digital world remains safe for citizens. The role of a cyber cell in a metropolis like Kolkata is even more important, which is a major center of education, trade, culture and technology in eastern India. The city’s large population, excessive use of the Internet and different socio-economic activities make it a major goal for organized cyber criminal networks, whether they are small-level online thugs or large, well organized scam gangs.
Despite this important role, there is a growing evidence that Kolkata’s cyber cell is not able to fight effectively with organized scam networks. Victims and knowledgeable people talk of a worrying pattern: complaints made in cyber cell are often ignored, dismissed on technical grounds or have a lot of delay. Many victims, who gave fraud transactions documents, screenshots of online dialogue, banking details and other important evidence, find that there would be no concrete action on their complaints. In many cases, they are told that the case “does not come under the purview of cyber cell” or is repeatedly sought from them, which causes obstruction in the process. This frequent inactivity not only disturbs the victim, but also gives a clear indication that organized scam networks are working without any interruption.
The most worrying aspect of cyber cell inaction is that there is an alleged relationship between department officials and thugs. The victims and complainants have stated that the thugs openly say that they buy security by paying money to cyber cell officials. These payments allegedly include a certain amount and sometimes a large part of the profits earned from fraud. By giving such protection, the cyber cell officials allegedly allow the thugs to work fearlessly, inspired to commit more people and target more people. Whether it is due to corruption, negligence or institutional disability, this system makes cyber cell a tool that indirectly promotes criminal activities, rather than being a means of protecting the public. The consequences of cyber cell inaction are widespread and many types. An immediate effect of this is that the number of online scams such as dating scams, romance scams implicating rich women, matrimonial frauds, money dabbling schemes, digital arrest scams and other types of cyber exploitation have increased.
Every type of scam has a different criminal activity targeting different sections of the society, but they all thrive for the same reason: time and lack of concrete legal action. For example, dating and romance scams take advantage of people’s feelings and often have a trap of implicating fake identity, false stories and long -term relationship by making false promises of relationships. Similarly, matrimonial frauds cheat people by taking advantage of the trust and desire for marriage, often causing heavy economic losses and emotional injuries. Money dabbling scams take advantage of greed and naivete and cheat a large number of people by luring people to earn money early. On the other hand, digital arrest scams scare people, accusing them of false legal violations and threatening to arrest immediately if the victim’s demand is not accepted. In all these cases, the inaction or connivance of the cyber cell increases the confidence and success of the thugs.
Given the role as an operational hub of Kolkata’s cybercrime network, this problem becomes even more serious. Reports suggest that about 30-40% of such scams in India are from Kolkata only in which local bank accounts, mobile numbers and communication infrastructure are used. These operations are often very organized, in which many types of deception, fake accounts and digital platforms are used to avoid investigation. The status of this central hub of the city brings out the important responsibility of cyber cell, and the situation worsened due to its passive. When a large part of online fraud across the country is from the same city, effective intervention of local authorities is necessary not only for the safety of the people of the city but also to prevent its widespread impact on the country. But in Kolkata, no concrete action of cyber cell has led to the promotion of these criminal networks, which further strengthened the image of ‘Safe Havan’ for the city’s fraud.
The effects of this situation are not only limited to the economic loss of people, but also have social, psychological and economic aspects. The victims often feel deeply emotional stress, anxiety and helplessness even after no consequences have come out even after registering a complaint with the cyber cell. Long-term uncertainty due to economic loss and confidence in law enforcement agencies has psychological effects ranging from depression to being isolated from society. Seeing repeated failures to prevent online fraud, the family and community become pessimistic towards government institutions. The lack of this trust affects civil life, which reduces the feeling of security for social unity and healthy economic activities.
Given the role as an operational hub of Kolkata’s cybercrime network, this problem becomes even more serious. Reports suggest that about 30-40% of such scams in India are from Kolkata only in which local bank accounts, mobile numbers and communication infrastructure are used. These operations are often very organized, in which many types of deception, fake accounts and digital platforms are used to avoid investigation. The status of this central hub of the city brings out the important responsibility of cyber cell, and the situation worsened due to its passive. When a large part of online fraud across the country is from the same city, effective intervention of local authorities is necessary not only for the safety of the people of the city but also to prevent its widespread impact on the country. But in Kolkata, no concrete action of cyber cell has led to the promotion of these criminal networks, which further strengthened the image of ‘Safe Havan’ for the city’s fraud.
The effects of this situation are not only limited to the economic loss of people, but also have social, psychological and economic aspects. The victims often feel deeply emotional stress, anxiety and helplessness even after no consequences have come out even after registering a complaint with the cyber cell. Long-term uncertainty due to economic loss and confidence in law enforcement agencies has psychological effects ranging from depression to being isolated from society. Seeing repeated failures to prevent online fraud, the family and community become pessimistic towards government institutions. The lack of this trust affects civil life, which reduces the feeling of security for social unity and healthy economic activities.
The youth in Kolkata, who are a particularly weaker section, are the most affected by these failures. Youths seeking jobs, professional growth or economic freedom often use online platforms and digital services. Scammers take advantage of their aspirations, offer false job opportunities, investment plans and romance scams, promising money or personal satisfaction immediately. The inaction of cyber cell, and the notion of government protection to the fraudsters, allows these scams to reach a large number of people, causing them a huge economic and psychological loss. In the long run, it prepares generations that may be disappointed with both online opportunities and government institutions, which reduces faith in digital economy and governance structures.
In addition, the legal and moral effects of cyber cell failure are also widespread. Law enforcement agencies are expected to objectively follow the law and prevent criminal activities. When the cyber cell ignores its responsibilities or involves saving criminals, it breaks the principle, creating a legal environment in which criminals can easily commit crime. This not only affects the existing victims, but also weakens the laws of law in the future, which gives a message to potential criminals that organized fraud is profitable and almost risk -free. In fact, the inactivity of cyber cell becomes more than administrative disability to promote criminal activities.
The complex functioning of the coordinated scam from Kolkata further further enhances the severity of the status. These networks often commit a variety of frauds, such as fake identity, digital shell accounts, fishing schemes, malware and social engineering technology. Bank accounts are created to get illegal money, communication channels on several platforms to mislead investigators are created and operational hubs are made to manage large -scale fraud. All this occurs in silence or active protection of cyber cell, making the city a safe place for online criminals. This complex functioning and inactivity of law enforcement can target people not only at the local level but also all over India and abroad, leading to the social and economic impact of their activities.
Therefore, people’s thinking about the role of cyber cell is very worrying. The victim, supervisor and independent analysts constantly suggest that this department is obstructing justice, not security. Complaints are ignored, technical flaws are cited to dismiss actionable cases and criminals claim protection in exchange for economic benefits. The result of this is that there is a systematic failure in implementing the basic principles of law enforcement, which directly affects citizens, businesses and widespread socio-economic scenario.
In addition, cyber cell failure also affects national security and digital rule. Organized cyber crime is not limited to personal financial loss only; It has the ability to destabilize the banking system, endanger individual and corporate data and disrupt digital infrastructure. Cities like Kolkata, which are a main center of cyber crime activities, pose a threat that extends even beyond the city boundaries. Cyber cell inactivity causes threats and grows due to negligence, corruption or systemic disability, which can lead to serious consequences for digital safety across the country.
Both the events and their methods starting from Kolkata are both worrisome and different. Every kind of fraud targets the special shortcomings of the society, and all of them get alleged security from corrupt officials:
1. Dating and romance cheating:
Dating and romance are a common way of cheating fraud, targeting people seeking romantic relations, mainly through dating apps, social media platforms or online forums. Thugs implicate people by creating attractive profiles, with attractive photos, false personal stories and emotional things to win people’s trust. In many cases, they especially target rich women, taking advantage of feelings such as their loneliness, partner’s desire or trust in true relationships. After the relationship is formed, the thugs celebrate the victims to transfer the amount of money by telling the emergency, medical expenses, travel expenses or business opportunities. The method of these thugs has become very dangerous, thugs remain in constant contact for months so that the victims are emotionally connected. These criminals get more courage due to the complicity or action of the police, they work without any fear and the victims find it very difficult to get back their loss or get justice.
2. Matrimonial Fraud:
Matrimonial fraud targets people seeking marriage, taking advantage of their partner, safety of the family and dignity in the society. The thugs describe themselves as a good partner, often win the trust of the people by describing good social, financial or professional status. They transfer the victims and their families, by telling dowry, marriage preparations, legal fees or the expenses of meeting the spouse to meet the expenses such as false excuses. There is a lot of emotional loss in matrimonial fraud, because the victims are not only entangled in the relationship but also emotionally. In some cases, this deception lasts for months or years, the thug remains in constant contact and keeps making false promises. In these thugs from Kolkata, the alleged security from local authorities puts the criminals even less at risk. This systematic discounts allow thugs to cheat many people at the same time, causing economic and emotional damage in the society and lowly people’s trust in online and matrimonial platforms.
3. Money Dabbling Scam:
Money dabling scams are made to implicate people in the greed to earn money early. In these scams, the thugs promise to double the victim’s investment in a very short time. For this, they use methods such as false transaction proofs, reviews of other “investors and attractive online platforms. In the hope of trust, greed or improvement of their economic condition, the victims transfer their money to the thugs’ account. These scams have now become very organized and professional. Many times they are operated from places like Kolkata, where many thugs make teams and process communication, information of the victims and transaction. Due to the alleged security of these criminals from police or cyber cell officials, they keep doing these things without fear of any legal action. As a result, the victims not only suffer heavy economic losses, but they also have to face psychological trauma, as they find out that the promised returns were completely false. These scams reduce people’s trust in real investment opportunities and create a sense of insecurity among those who seek economic security.
4. Digital Arrest Scam:
In the digital arrest scam, fear, bullying and government rights are pretended to make money from innocent victims. In these scams, the thugs make false claims whether the victim has committed a legal offense or the police has issued an arrest warrant against him. They give false evidence, government -looking documents or links to fake government website to show their point right. The victims are forced to pay huge amounts to “resolve” the alleged legal problem, and are immediately threatened with arrests or names. When the victims feel that the culprits are associated with the police, these scams become even more effective. Many such scams operating from Kolkata are very organized, which target people through phone, email or social media messaging. Its psychological effect on the victims is very deep, they feel fear, confusion and helpless and often come into the thugs and fulfill their financial demands.
5. Financial and investment fraud:
Financial and investment fraud include many types of deception, such as fake trading platforms, ponzi schemes, cryptocurrency scams and fake mutual funds or stock investment opportunities. Thugs implicate victims by luring more returns, immediate profits and risk-free investment, and often describe themselves as reliable financial advisors or company. Advanced digital tools such as fake websites, fishing emails and professional -looking transaction portals show these activities real. Many of these frauds are said to be from Kolkata, where operational hubs, call centers and many bank accounts are used to manage transactions and communication. Due to the alleged inactivity of cyber cell and security of the thugs, these activities continue without restriction. The victims are affected not only economically but also psychologically, as it becomes very difficult to overcome betrayal and complexity of scams. Over time, such comprehensive financial fraud reduces people’s online financial platforms and valid investment opportunities, causing damage to the overall economic environment. Thugs claim that the government, police and cyber cells also increase the courage of these scams. This not only increases fear among the victims, but also gives the thugs courage to increase their activities.
In Kolkata, a worrying and deep root pattern has surfaced in the last few years, which appears as organized scams, almost without any restriction. The core of this dangerous incident is the frequent allegations made by the victims, supervisors and ordinary citizens: scammers often claim a hefty amount to the police commissioner, cyber cell officials and other high officials in the city’s law enforcement. Allegedly, these payments are to ensure the safety of criminals, not to investigate their activities, and to keep on cheating citizens without fear of legal action. The scope of these alleged payments is quite large, the victims say that it can be up to 60% of the money earned from fraud.
The method of these payments is reportedly complex, including both formal and informal channels. In some cases, scammer sends money to officers every month, which is almost a kind of subscription for no legal action. In other cases, the payment is shown to the party as donations, charity or illegal tax, so that the real purpose of transactions can be hidden and security can be ensured by legal action. The system allegedly moves in a systematic manner, which means that there is a kind of organization and silent consent between the law -enforcement officers. These arrangements, whether clear or not, create a safety shield around the scams, so that they can increase their activities with great confidence.
This incident has an immediate effect on criminals. Scammer knows that a large part of their illegal earnings secure their safety, so they are motivated to adopt new methods in their criminal works, make them diverse and expand. For example, the work which were earlier at a small level or local, such as online romance scams, now turn into complex networks targeting many victims simultaneously. Matrimonial scams, digital arrest frauds, schemes to double money and investment fraud are now coordinated using technology, social engineering and organizational arrangements from a central center in Kolkata. By allegedly bribing law enforcement officers, criminals feel that they are safe, causing them to become even more sly and increase the scope, frequency and rage of their works.
From the point of view of the victims, its consequences are destructive. Individuals, family and even small business are constantly victims of exploitation, and they do not find any way to compensate for justice or loss. The victims feel helpless, disappointed and cheated, as they understand that institutions that protect them can also be economically or politically corrupt. Psychological effects are deep; As a direct result of fraud, victims often feel isolated from anxiety, depression and society. The knowledge that scammers are bribing officers like Police Commissioner, further increase the sense of despair, as formal complaints are ignored, deferred or dismissed on the pretext of procedure. This situation reduces confidence in public institutions, and in society it becomes a perception that justice is impossible or it is only for rich, influential or relatives.
Accused payment system is not limited to direct cash transfer. Observers and whistleblore have reported that many ways are adopted to facilitate the flow of funds. In addition to monthly payment, scammers allegedly send some part of their earnings through middlemen, party contributions or non-official business arrangements. These methods allow both the scammer and the authorities to refuse to accept their mistake and work without any punishment. The result of this creates a cycle that strengthens itself: As more scammers understand that money can be given by paying, more people get involved in fraud, which leads to the network even larger and increases the total volume of illegal financial flow.
This cycle has a widespread impact on the law enforcement and governance structure of the city. When financial encouragement is directly associated with criminal activities, the honesty of the police force and concerned authorities is fundamentally affected. Honest officers, who are unable to reach these channels, may feel limited, interrupted or marginalized. The initiative of the investigation can be intentionally prevented, the clues can be ignored and the complaints can be shown by reducing, so that the interests of those who benefit from illegal financial systems can be protected. Over time, such a structure weakens the internal accountability of law enforcement, causing an environment in which corruption becomes normal and is subject to institutional performance financial advantage.
In addition, its systemic impact moves beyond the police and cyber cells to the widespread governance structure. When highly placed officers are financially linked to criminal networks, the public confidence in the government decreases. Seeing the continuous fraud, citizens can conclude that the government and law enforcement are unable to give them security or reluctant. The breakdown of this trust also affects civil behavior, as people can hesitate to involve crimes or participate in public initiatives. The perception that law enforcement is involved in criminal activities, creates an environment in which social norms weaken and citizens have to live in an environment where the law is followed arbitrarily.
An important aspect of this system is what percentage of earnings from the scam is given to the authorities. The victims constantly suggest that this payment may be up to 60% of the total earnings of scams. This is not a small amount; It is a large part of the income from criminal activities, which gives officers a strong financial incentive to maintain the current status. This level of these payments indicates organized and deliberate system, not the isolated cases of corruption. This indicates that the safety given is strategic and systematic, which can run large -scale networks and avoid legal action. This financial trap directly reduces the preventive effect of law enforcement, giving criminal activities a chance to grow without stopping.
The social results of such systems are serious. In a city like Kolkata, where online platforms, digital banking and communication techniques are part of everyday life, the increasing number of scams affect a large section of the population. All those seeking jobs, financial security or personal relations can be victims of exploitation. Scams take advantage of both technical understanding and human psychology, and target emotional, financial and social weaknesses. The security given by corrupt systems to these criminals further enhances their effectiveness, as the aggrieved officers cannot expect help. Family, students, working professionals and even retired people get caught in its trap, and often they suffer heavy financial losses and emotional trauma.
In addition to personal effects, it also has economic results. Scams take huge amount of money from unknown citizens, causing money to go out of the formal economy and the financial condition of the victims deteriorate. Businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, can be victims of digital fraud, fishing scams or investment scams, causing work obstruction and financial losses. The notion of institutional corruption further reduces the participation in legitimate investment, entrepreneurship and digital trade. Originally, the flow of funds to scams and then authorities from the victims weakens personal and collective economic security, and the cycle of financial and institutional weakness goes on.
Psychologically, the perception that the authorities are financially associated with criminals have a very bad effect. The victims often express the feeling of fear, despair and helplessness. Those who try to take legal action also have to face procedural obstacles, ignoring officers and delays of bureaucracy. When they know or doubt that the authorities earn economic benefits from criminal activities, their complaints can be deliberately ignored, then the feeling of injustice increases further. This reduces reporting, which makes thugs and more victims free to cheat and creates a continuous cycle of freedom from crime and prosecution.
In addition, the alleged payment system creates another complex structure within criminal ecosystem. More financial capacity or large -scale thugs can get more strong security, while small operators work either according to the existing system or go on marginalized. This structure allows strengthening of organized crime, developing more complex functioning and maintaining high levels of coordination in a variety of scams, from dating and marital fraud to digital arrests and investment fraud. Such a network is flexible, hard and highly profitable in interrupting, which further promotes participation and continues criminal activity.
Legal implications are also serious. The basic principle of law enforcement is fairness, ensuring that all citizens are subject to equal rules and security. When this impartiality is affected by payment to the authorities, the legal system itself becomes weak. Crimes are not investigated, the victims do not get justice and the preventive effect of law enforcement ends. Over time, it destroys the basic principles of law and governance, as the public starts believing that the law depends on financial transactions rather than morality or legal standards.
In addition, the security system is reportedly spread over several channels, including both government and non-government methods. Monthly payment, political contribution and other non-formal channels cause repetition in security, ensuring that the thugs are always protected from law enforcement action. This repetition makes any effort of these methods and make any effort of investigation, as it reflects the connivance of the authorities at many levels. Honest officer or pro -reform people try to intervene, they can be stopped, ignored or deliberately delayed, which gives the thugs the discount and strengthening.
This systematic disturbance also increases the scope and complexity of criminal activities. Now the thugs do not work alone; They work in organized networks, often using teams to coordinate communication, financial transactions and fraud between many platforms and targeted people. The security given by the authorities ensures that these networks can work without any interruption, so that complex strategies can be created for maximum financial benefits, reducing the risk. The victims get caught in an environment where criminals are not only technically skilled but are also protected from legal consequences, which makes recovery or justice very difficult.
Over time, this cycle of payment, safety and exemption becomes stronger. As more thugs begin to understand that law enforcement officers can work with money, so more people get involved in fraud. This growth increases the scope, scale and reach of fraud, making a dense net of criminal activities in Kolkata. The longer this cycle goes on, the more corruption catches the root, creates institutional resistance in improvement and the perception is strong that authorities tolerate criminal activities, if not actively promoted.
The results of these arrangements are not just financial and operational; Their social and cultural effects are also very deep. Civil rule is disappointed with law enforcement and judiciary, as they feel that fairness, accountability and justice are used arbitrarily. Lowering this trust of the public reduces citizen participation, disappointment in society and an atmosphere is created where exploitation is considered normal and opposition seems useless. Sensitive classes such as young, students and economically weak people are particularly affected, as they often do not have other means of getting security or justice.
In Kolkata, this frequent pattern of thugs giving huge amounts to the police commissioner, cyber cell officials and other officers (sometimes up to 60% of the amount of fraud) reflects the failure of a serious system, which results in comprehensive consequences. This system allegedly provides protection to criminals, increases fraud, damages the honesty of law enforcement and there is deep loss to society, psychology and economy. This security system provided through government and non-governmental channels leads to a bad cycle, in which the thugs flourish, the victims remain helpless and honest citizens lose trust in institutions created to save them. This combination of financial benefits, institutional connivance and the skill of organized crime makes the organized crime a strong and powerful force, affecting the law and governance of the law in the city.
A disturbing contradiction has emerged in Kolkata, which is famous for its cultural heritage, intellectual tradition and historical significance. Even though the city presents the image of civil system, education and administration, the increasing incidence of organized fraud has shown deep cracks in the system created to protect the citizens. Despite the frequent efforts of the victims to get justice, they get caught in the cycle of neglect, apathy and bureaucracy. From dating and romance scam to marriage, people who were victims of complex fraud schemes like fraud, investment scams, doubling money and digital arrest scam say the same thing: The authorities do not get any concrete response when the authorities give a formal information about the crime. Email, formal complaints, written petitions and detailed applications are often left without any response, the Kolkata government, courts, Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma’s office, cyber cell and various branches of Police Department. This systematic inactivity is not just an administrative lapse; This is a sign of structural failure in the system of governance, law enforcement and judicial monitoring.
The victims describe the process of filing a complaint disappointing in a transparent and indifferent bureaucracy. Many people get such answers that free the authorities from responsibility. For example, a common thing is that the case is “not of our state”, while there is concrete evidence that these scams start from Kolkata, their operational centers, bank accounts and communication channels have been found in the city itself. Some people are kept confused by bureaucracy for a long time, they are repeatedly asked for additional documents or technical details, but no follow-up or solution is found. For the victims, this neglect transforms the direct path of justice to disappointment, waste of time, emotional stress and insecurity.
This inactivity is not just procedural; It has serious social and psychological consequences. Not giving effective response to the authorities, gives a message to the citizens that the institutions responsible for giving them protection are either not ready to perform their duty or not capable. For the victims, immediate results are clear: economic loss, emotional injury and a sense of deep helplessness. The victims, whether emails, formal complaints or police stations and judicial offices personally go and speak, highlight the seriousness of institutional neglect. Their hopes of security and justice are not fulfilled, which creates differences between the principles of governance and the real life of common citizens.
Action in action against organized criminal networks increases cases of fraud. Given the officials not taking any concrete action, criminals increase the scope of their work. The thugs know that the risk of arrest or case is very low, while there is a lot of probability of economic benefits. This creates an atmosphere in which fraud is not only beneficial but also low risk. Those who do not involve otherwise criminal activities are now encouraged to cheat, adopt new methods without any fear, to increase its scope, which in many areas are adopted even more complex ways to target naive citizens.
This inactivity of bureaucracy is not only limited to fraud, but also on the thinking of the society towards law enforcement and government. When the complaints of the citizens are repeatedly unheard of and the officials do not respond to them, then the trust of the institutions decreases. People begin to consider the governance, judicial process and the police indifferent to the problems of unqualified, corrupt or common citizens. The reduction in this trust has serious consequences. People shy away from reporting crimes, assuming that any effort will be useless. Society becomes indifferent to criminal activities, and considers fraud and exploitation as a natural truth. Over time, the notion that the authorities are helpless or involve it, creates an atmosphere where social and moral rules weaken and criminal behavior increases unworthy.
In particular, judicial inactivity further enhances the problem. Kolkata courts, which are responsible for defense of law and ensure justice, often appear to be unaware of the growing problem of fraud. Complaints filed in the courts are pending for months or years without any concrete hearing or decision. The victims frequent delays, disturbances in legal procedures and complain that their cases do not come under the jurisdiction of local courts, while evidence clearly pointed to local criminals and their hideouts. This judicial inactivity indirectly benefits the fraudsters, as it removes a significant obstacle in preventing criminal activities. Only the institutions responsible for ensuring justice are ineffective, which sends a message to the criminals that there will be no significant result for their works.
Similarly, the inaction of the police department also further enhances the problem. The police, which is responsible for investigating crimes, safety of citizens and implementing law, often do not take any concrete action on complaints. The victims say that their cases are registered, but they are not actively investigated, the clues are ignored and the suspects are allowed to work without any restriction. This looseness of law makes cheated even more fearless, causing an atmosphere where fraudsters can get organized without any fear, can recruit people and do their work. In addition, when the officers are accused of paying money for bribery or security, the public’s perception of being a fair guard of the police deteriorates, which reduces the trust of the people.
Cyber cell, which is specially designed to deal with online fraud and cybercrime, is also involved in the failure of this system. At a time when the fraud is becoming more dependent on digital communication, banking platforms and social media, there is an important role in checking cyber cell, collecting evidence and taking action. But the victims constantly complain that their complaints in the cyber cell are ignored, or the action is delayed or the action is not completed. Despite the evidence, technical things are often resorted to to avoid concrete action. As a result, people feel that cyber criminals can take advantage of technology and trust of people without any fear.
The total effect of this inaction is in the form of a dangerous cycle. The scammers become even more vicious, the scope of criminal activities increases, and the trust of citizens decreases on the rule and law enforcement. This cycle becomes stronger: When scams grow without any conclusion, more criminals join this work; When more criminals are successful, the victims feel even more helpless and hesitate to report crime; And when the victims do not cooperate, the authorities continue to work without any accountability. This structural feedback increases and makes the problem serious, making every next attempt to deal with the scam and makes difficult and less effective.
People suffer heavy losses due to these failures. The victims suffer heavy financial losses, they often eliminate their savings, take loans to overcome the scam or borrow from family and friends. Emotional disadvantage is equally serious: people who understand that the authorities have cheated them, cheating, fear and a sense of loneliness are common. Family and community are also affected, as news of inaction spreads, which creates collective anxiety and mistrust. The notion that scams can continue unabated due to institutional negligence, create an atmosphere of social instability, where citizens have to continuously protect against exploitation, while they do not trust the formal security system.
Lack of coordinated action also has long social effects. Organized scams often target several areas at the same time, including common citizens, businesses and government institutions. For example, dating scams take advantage of emotional weakness; Matrimonial frauds target family and social structure; Investment and financial scams weaken economic security; And digital arrest scams take advantage of fear of legal consequences. Without any restriction, the continuous continuing of these scams creates an atmosphere in which non-immoral behavior becomes normal, and moral and social agreement between citizens and the state weakens. Over time, the city’s reputation deteriorates, as Kolkata is known for effective law enforcement, judicial inactivity and tolerance of the system towards criminal activities.
The informant, reformist and honest officials also hesitate to take initiative with institutional failure. When complaints are ignored and the system remains indifferent, the motivated people feel marginalized, scared or disappointed. This further strengthens the atmosphere of inaction, which makes the system improve further. Without active monitoring, transparency and accountability, the essential mechanisms to prevent organized crime remain inactive and the process of fraud continues.
Economic effects are equally important. People who cheat large money from the victims weaken the economic security of individuals and communities. Small businesses, especially digital transactions or online trading, are more vulnerable because fraudsters take advantage of flaws in monitoring. The perception of system failure also weakens legitimate entrepreneurship and investment, as people hesitate to join economic activities, if they feel that there is no protection from fraud. Over time, these economic consequences increase, causing both the economic stability and comprehensive economic flexibility of individuals in the city.
Political and social influences are also important. When citizens feel that the officials do not listen to them, the validity of governance is weak. Public confidence in electoral institutions, administrative monitoring and law enforcement is less, causing indifference, isolation and division in society. The notion that fraud is tolerated or quietly approved, creates inequality in access to justice: rich, influential or relationship people can get justice, while common citizens remain destitute. This notion further enhances social division and weakens the basic principle that the government should serve all citizens with impartiality.
Lack of coordination between many institutions increases these problems. Government, judiciary, police and cyber cells do separate work, and often entrust the responsibility from one institution to another. The victims trapped in this scattered system repeatedly face referrals, delays in the process and different information. Due to no central system for accountability, complaints are pending, investigation is ignored and corruption in the system does not stop. Lack of coordination between institutions benefits the scammer, they increase their strength by taking advantage of the shortcomings of the system and the chances of disturbances are reduced.
The psychological effect of the failure of this system is very serious. People feel that it is useless to report scams, causing them to get away from society, increase mistrust and they become more vulnerable. On the other hand, criminals begin to believe that they are above the law, making them even more courageous. This difference in thinking makes a cycle in which the weakness of the victims and the strength of criminals grow together, and further strengthens each other. The result is that organized scams in the city flourish, the victims remain insecure and institutions made to prevent crime are also considered guilty or inactive.
The officers in Kolkata repeatedly do not give any response to the complaints of the victims indicate a serious institutional crisis. Email, formal complaints, petitions and other communication mediums are often ignored, or are delayed, or postponed by making procedural excuses. Despite having a clear evidence of local criminal activities, the judiciary often refuses to apply its jurisdiction. The police, including the office and cyber cell of Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma, fail to take active action, which always leads to an unsafe position. This systemic neglect promotes scams, causing financial loss, emotional trauma, social mistrust and economic instability. The lack of coordinated and effective response not only damages individual victims, but also promotes more criminal activities, which reduces public confidence in governance, law enforcement and justice. As long as these structural deficiencies are not cured with transparency, accountability and active enforcement, the scam problem in Kolkata will continue to increase, which will keep the common citizens unsafe and weaken the city’s social and institutional system.
Increasing scam incidence in Kolkata consists of extensive social and economic consequences:
1. Lowering public confidence:
The most serious consequences of unlessed scams in Kolkata are that public confidence in main institutions like governance, law enforcement and judiciary decreases. When people see that scams are increasing without any restriction or accountability, they start questioning the functionality, honesty and fairness of these officers. Repeated reports of ignoring complaints, delays in legal process and repeated negligence of bureaucracy strengthens whether the authorities are either disabled or involved. Over time, the lack of this belief weakens the foundation of a working society, as people hesitate to join the government system, report crime or seek justice. The lack of this belief not only reduces civil participation, but also promotes criminals, which creates a cycle in which exploitation increases and the public’s trust continuously decreases.
2. Economic exploitation:
Scam victims have serious economic consequences, which often lose huge amounts in fraud schemes. Many people put their full deposits, borrow from friends or family or take a loan thinking that they are joining the right occasion, but scammers cheat them. Financial losses can be very large, due to which the victims do not cure their economic condition. In addition to immediate financial losses, scams may also have long -term effects, such as poor credit scores, business shutdown or non -availability of personal and business opportunities. This exploitation not only affects individuals, but also affects families and communities, as financial resources go into the hands of fraudsters rather than producers, who often work without any punishment.
3. Psychological disadvantages:
The psychological effect of fraud is deep and many types. When the victims find out that they are cheated, they often feel the feeling of stress, anxiety, depression and cheating. When officials do not respond properly, this trauma increases further, making the victims feel alone and helpless. Many people complain of insomnia, fear of further exploitation and a sense of widespread mistrust towards others including friends, colleagues and institutions. In cases such as digital arrest scams or romance frauds, emotional exploitation by scammers further increases the trauma, as the victims fight with deception targeting both financial and emotional weaknesses. This mental problem may persist even after a long time of financial loss, affecting personal relations, professional performance and overall goodness.
4. Insecurity of youth:
Youth, especially those who want jobs, entrepreneurship opportunities or social relations are more vulnerable to scams. Scammers take advantage of their ambitions, enthusiasm and lack of experience, offering opportunities that seem attractive or socially beneficial, but in the end are fraud. The youth often do not have knowledge or resources to confirm the offer or identify warning signs, making them an easy victim of complex schemes such as job scams, business investment fraud or romance-based scams. Financial and emotional disadvantage can be disastrous, which may disrupt education goals, career plans and personal development. In addition to personal effects, targeting youth largely weakens the foundation of the society, as it reduces trust, ambition and innovation in the next generation.
Given the seriousness of the situation, immediate action is required. Corruption in Kolkata is systematic, but the authority can take some practical steps to bring back the public trust:
1. Stop financial collusion with thugs
The first and most important step to prevent increasing fraud cases in Kolkata is to eliminate the alleged financial collusion between law enforcement officials and thugs. Reports of the victims and experts suggest that the thugs share up to 60% of their illegal earnings to the authorities, including Police Commissioner, Cyber Cell employees and other senior officials. This creates an atmosphere in which criminals work without any fear, because they know that they get protection from those who punish them. By closing this financial help, the current security of the thugs will end. To eliminate such collusion, legal action is necessary on the officials caught taking strict internal audit, third-party monitoring and bribe. Without eliminating these corrupt relations, no improvement, no matter how big it is, cannot protect citizens.
2. Strengthen cybercrime enforcement
Cyber cells should work as the first security line against digital fraud, but its performance in Kolkata has been filled with inaction, negligence or corruption. It is important to strengthen cybercrime enforcement. Special teams equipped with advanced technical equipment, forensic capabilities and international cooperation should be deployed. These teams should actively monitor those digital platforms, social media, banking systems and communication channels from where fraud is done. Regular action on fraudulent bases, immediate conflict of property and coordinated arrests will send a tough message to criminals. In addition, cyber cell authorities can be made professional and efficient by proper training in digital forensic, online intelligence collecting intelligence and suffering assistance. A strong, active cybercrime enforcement wing will not only eliminate the network of fraud, but will also bring back the trust of citizens in digital security.
3. Increase transparency
In Kolkata, the biggest problem for the victims of fraud is a lack of transparency in settlement of complaints. Often, the victims file a detailed report, but they do not get any information or updates. It is important to increase transparency to win the public trust again. Every complaint should be officially filed and the victims should be given a tracking number for information about progress. Officers should update regularly – eccentric or monthly or monthly on the status of major investigations, arrests and recovered property. The open complaint portal to the public can ensure that no complaint is ignored. Transparency not only makes officers accountable, but also makes it difficult to hide collusion with fraudsters, which reduces corruption. A transparent system will be confident that they are being listened to.
4. Public Awareness Campaign
It is important to improve the authorities, but citizens should also be empowered to fight fraud. Public awareness campaign plays an important role in this matter. Government, police and civil organizations should jointly campaign on TV, radio, newspapers, schools, colleges and digital platforms. These campaigns should be informed about the common methods of fraud – dating scams, matrimonial frauds, doubling nets and digital arrest scams – and people should be told how to identify warning signs. Stories of real victims can be shared to understand the risk. In addition, safe online methods should also be explained in awareness campaigns, such as verifying unknown numbers, using safe banking methods and reporting suspicious activities immediately. By giving information to the citizens, the fraudsters are unable to take advantage of their unknownness. Avoiding awareness is more effective than later sentence.
5. Independent monitoring
Given the allegations of collusion between scams and officials, it is no longer enough to monitor the police or cyber cell. An independent monitoring institution is required to restore accountability. This institution should have retired judges, senior legal experts, respected public representatives and independent audits, who do not have any personal interest in saving corrupt officials. Their job should review the police action, investigate complaints of wrongdoings, keep an eye on financial transactions, and ensure that cases are impartially investigated. Such monitoring will act like a watchdog, which will ensure that no officer can do his own arbitrariness without any restriction. Independent monitoring provides the necessary transparency and accountability to eliminate the culture of corruption, as well as a reliable medium to appeal to citizens if they are not paying attention to their grievances.
6. Moral policing and leadership
Ethical leadership is very important for a trusted police system. As the head of Kolkata Police, Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma should lead an example. When a commissioner or senior officer is considered corrupt, the entire system under them collapses, as lower rank officials do wrong things from above. Honesty, fairness and commitment to the safety of citizens above honesty, fairness and personal benefit are necessary for moral policing. To promote the culture of honesty, leadership training, strict code of conduct and public accountability mechanisms should be implemented. Senior officials should actively join the community, listen to complaints and show from their actions that they prefer justice. Improvement without moral leadership will remain showy. With this, the police can change the scams and can change the society’s protecting the society.
7. Alternative income suggestions for officers
Police and cyber cells are frequently given an excuse for corruption. Many officials say that low salary or lack of resources forces them to take bribe. Although it does not justify criminal activities, but adopting legal routes for additional income can reduce such temptations. Officers can be encouraged to participate in community service programs, vocational training or contribute to public safety workshops for additional salary. They can also be given opportunities for legitimate investment, business courses or skill development programs supported by the government. By opening moral avenues for additional income, dependence on illicit bribery can be reduced. Instead of exploiting citizens, officials can feel proud by making such legal contributions that will benefit both of them and the society.
The reason for organized fraud and increasing scam cases in Kolkata is complicated, but the main reason is corruption and connivance in institutions for the protection of citizens. The Kolkata government, courts, Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma, Cyber Cell and Police Department, are all responsible for the atmosphere, which promotes scams.
The fraudsters win the trust of the people and openly claim protection from the authorities, which keeps the process of fraud and damage. The victims are ignored, cases are rejected and crime increases. To deal with this crisis, there is a need to take immediate and concrete steps to end corruption, strengthen the law and restore people’s trust in administration and law and order. Without accountability and transparency, Kolkata can become a permanent center of organized frauds and scams, which will put the safety, trust and prosperity of the citizens of the city in danger.
This document is not just criticism, but is also an important appeal for moral reforms, strong law and order and safety of weaker sections. Citizens should get justice and officers have moral and legal duty to give them justice. This cycle of exploitation can be broken by banning corruption at every level and Kolkata can re -acquire its identity as its culture, business and trust cities.
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