- Hyderabad Police are intensifying their fight against AI scams and digital frauds, with officials directed to speed up investigations into high-value fraud cases and coordinate with banks for fund recovery.
- During the inspection, M Srinivas reviewed the unit's performance and directed officials to accelerate investigations into major cyber fraud cases, particularly those involving losses running into lakhs of rupees.
- Coordination with banks is emphasized to immediately freeze fraudulent transactions and recover money lost by victims.
- Digital evidence collection and legal documentation are crucial for building watertight cases, according to the directives given to the Cybercrime Unit.
- Public awareness campaigns on AI-based scams and fake investment applications have been ordered to educate citizens about evolving fraud techniques.
- Cybercrime teams have started implementing robust tracking mechanisms for pending cases following instructions from City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar.
Hyderabad police are ramping up efforts against AI scams and digital frauds, following directives from Additional Commissioner M. Srinivas during an inspection of the Cybercrime Unit. Officials are tasked with expediting investigations into high-value fraud cases and enhancing collaboration with banks for swift fund recovery.1
Srinivas emphasized the urgency of addressing pending cases, particularly those involving losses in the lakhs of rupees range. He stated, "Speedy investigation, recovery of stolen money, robust digital evidence collection and public awareness are critical to tackling the growing threat of cybercrime."24
The Cybercrime Unit is also focusing on improving the collection and preservation of digital evidence, which is vital for building strong cases and increasing conviction rates. Srinivas noted, "Stronger digital evidence and proper documentation are crucial for building watertight cases."
In light of evolving cyber threats, including AI-enabled scams and fake investment applications, the unit has been directed to enhance public awareness campaigns. Officials are urged to educate citizens on identifying potential online scams and the latest fraud techniques.5
Additionally, the police are enhancing inter-agency coordination with banks and financial institutions to ensure immediate freezing of fraudulent transactions. The Additional Commissioner stated, "We have enhanced inter-agency coordination with banks, payment gateways, and financial institutions for the immediate freezing and recovery of defrauded funds."3
This comprehensive approach aims to ensure timely justice for victims and bolster the overall effectiveness of the Cybercrime Unit in combating digital fraud.
“The inspection by Additional Commissioner M Srinivas on August 7 led to directives for the Cybercrime Unit to enhance digital evidence collection and documentation to secure higher conviction rates. Additionally, following City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar's instructions, teams are implementing robust tracking mechanisms to systematically dispose of long-pending cases.”
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