Quintana Roo Cyber Police Shut Down 15 Criminal Websites

Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Cyber Police Unit of Quintana Roo has deactivated 15 websites and 26 social media profiles tied to criminal operations, including fraud, extortion, and human trafficking. Authorities also reported receiving 191 complaints related to cybercrimes in the state.

Crackdown on Digital Crime

According to the State Secretariat of Citizen Security, the Cyber Police’s intelligence division identified and dismantled the websites over the past week. These platforms were allegedly used for crimes such as identity theft, financial scams, extortion, child exploitation, pornography, and the spread of fake news.

The 26 deactivated social media accounts were linked to fraudulent schemes, including fake online stores, e-commerce scams, and phishing operations designed to steal personal data.

Breakdown of Complaints

Of the 191 cybercrime complaints filed recently, 33 involved illegal debt collection through threats, 23 were related to cyber harassment, and 21 pertained to extortion. Other reported crimes included:

• 19 cases of digital commerce fraud
• 14 instances of the "Nigerian fraud" scam, where victims are lured with promises of lucrative loans in exchange for upfront fees
• 12 reports of password theft
• 6 cases of identity theft

Additionally, authorities documented five complaints of cyberbullying and four involving mobile banking fraud. Victims were advised to contact financial institutions for further assistance.

Call for Public Vigilance

Authorities reiterated the importance of reporting cybercrimes through emergency numbers 911 or the anonymous tip line 089. These channels enable law enforcement to swiftly remove illicit websites and profiles.

This latest operation follows an earlier crackdown in early May, when the Cyber Police detected 185 fraudulent websites, shutting down 51 of them. Those platforms were linked to data theft, extortion, pornography, and fake vacation package sales.

The state continues to combat cybercrime amid rising digital fraud cases, urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.