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Amid rapidly growing cyber threats in the digital era, Rajasthan Police have mounted a stringent offensive against cybercriminals, delivering notable results. In 2025, cyber fraud amounting to ₹768.7 crore was reported across the state. However, sustained and coordinated enforcement not only disrupted organized fraud networks but also enabled Rajasthan to secure the fifth position nationally in freezing defrauded funds.
According to senior officials, 2025 was designated as a year of special operations against cybercrime. A strategy combining technology, intelligence inputs, and swift intervention was deployed to dismantle organized cyber-fraud ecosystems.
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250,000 mobile numbers and IMEIs blocked
Police data show that during 2025, around 250,000 suspicious mobile numbers and IMEIs were blocked under targeted operations. Additionally, a large number of mule accounts were identified and frozen, effectively choking off financial channels used by cybercriminals.
These actions were executed under focused drives such as Operation Mule Account & POS, Cyber Shield, Anti-Virus, and Operation Vajra Prahar, with impact recorded across all districts of the state.
Complaints up, FIRs down
The effects of proactive policing are evident in the numbers. Compared with 2024, in 2025:
- Cyber complaints rose by 27.7%
- 2024: 100,032 complaints
- 2025: 127,713 complaints
At the same time, due to early-stage intervention and enhanced technical monitoring:
FIRs declined by 19.7%
During the same period, the total fraud amount fell from ₹795.9 crore (2024) to ₹768.7 crore (2025)—a 3.4% reduction.
Record jump in recovery
One of the most significant gains for Rajasthan Police was in recovery and freezing of funds:
- ₹104.6 crore was liened/held in 2024
- This surged to ₹179.15 crore in 2025
The 71.3% increase is being cited as among the state’s most effective outcomes against cybercrime to date.
Experts’ assessment
Cybercrime research think tank Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) says Rajasthan’s approach is emerging as a best-practice model for other states. According to the foundation, early action against mule accounts, rapid mobile/IMEI blocking, and quick response via the 1930 helpline have played a decisive role in preventing losses in real time.
Cyber police stations in all 41 districts
All 41 revenue districts in Rajasthan now have fully operational cyber police stations. In addition:
- Cyber help desks have been set up at every local police station
- A 24×7 expert team is deployed on the 1930 helpline
On receipt of a complaint, teams immediately move to halt suspicious banking transactions, providing timely relief to victims.
WhatsApp helplines and awareness drives
To counter emerging fraud methods—such as digital arrest scams, fake SIMs, banking collusion, and misuse of e-Mitra services—Rajasthan Police ran extensive public awareness campaigns. Two dedicated WhatsApp helplines—9256001930 and 9257510100—were launched for citizen assistance.
Continuous advisories across print, electronic, and social media have improved public vigilance and strengthened the culture of prompt reporting.
Police appeal
Rajasthan Police have urged citizens that if they or someone they know becomes a victim of cyber fraud, they should immediately call 1930 or file a complaint on cybercrime.gov.in. Experts emphasize that reporting within the first 30 minutes can make the critical difference.
