- Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested 49 people from 15 states in connection with 25 cybercrime cases during July and facilitated refunds of ₹98.89 lakh.
- Complaints received through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) led to the registration of 70 FIRs.
- Police removed 128 fraudulent social media profiles during cyber patrol operations.
- The arrests were made across various states including Telangana, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.
- During the same period, zonal cyber cells received 2,059 NCRP petitions, registered 298 FIRs, and refunded ₹27.09 lakh to victims.
- Trading fraud accounted for the highest financial loss, with victims losing ₹11.75 crore across 25 cases.
- Overall, 38 major cybercrime cases involved losses of ₹13.87 crore, of which ₹98.89 lakh has been refunded to the victims.
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested 49 individuals from 15 states in July, targeting 25 cybercrime cases and facilitating refunds of ₹98.89 lakh to victims. The operation, which registered 70 FIRs based on complaints from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP), highlighted the growing issue of cyber fraud in India.123
The arrests were primarily linked to trading fraud (29 cases), followed by social media fraud (5), digital arrest scams (3), WhatsApp display picture fraud (3), and matrimonial fraud (2). The suspects were apprehended across various states, including Telangana (13), Maharashtra (7), and Rajasthan (6).6
Overall, victims suffered losses of ₹13.87 crore across 38 major cybercrime cases, with trading fraud alone accounting for ₹11.75 crore in losses. The police successfully refunded ₹58.23 lakh to victims of trading fraud, showcasing their commitment to addressing cybercrime.7
In addition to arrests, police seized numerous items during the operations, including 25 debit cards, 23 mobile phones, and 3 laptops. The Cyber Patrol Enforcement also identified and removed 128 social media profiles promoting illegal activities, further emphasizing the need for vigilance against cyber threats.
The police urged citizens to report cyber fraud immediately through the helpline 1930 or the cybercrime portal, reinforcing the importance of community involvement in combating cybercrime.
“Trading fraud drove the highest losses, with 25 cases totaling ₹11.75 crore and refunds of ₹58.23 lakh. Separately, cyber patrol removed 128 social media profiles promoting child exploitation and fake investment schemes, and zonal cells refunded ₹27.09 lakh.”
