Agra Police have intensified action against cyber fraud networks, filing chargesheets against 297 accused in cases involving around 300 victims. More than 100 cyber criminals have been arrested, while police have returned ₹7 crore to victims in the past 20 months.
How Many Cyber Fraud Accused Have Been Chargesheeted?
According to the report, police filed chargesheets against 297 cyber criminals in cases involving fraud with around 300 people. Of these, 176 accused were chargesheeted in 2025, while 121 more were chargesheeted between January and September 2026.
The cases involve cyber fraud in which criminals allegedly transferred money from victims’ accounts through different methods. Police used digital evidence, including details of transactions from victims’ bank accounts, during the investigation.
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How Many Cyber Criminals Have Been Arrested?
Police have arrested more than 100 cyber criminals during the past 20 months and sent them to jail. More than ₹12 crore has been recovered from the arrested cyber criminals, according to the report.
The police action has also focused on identifying the networks through which money obtained through cyber fraud was moved and transferred.
How Did The Police Stop A Major Cyber Fraud Attempt?
Among the arrested accused were four people from Agra, four from Ghaziabad and one person from Nepal, according to the report. Members of the gang were allegedly involved in arranging bank accounts for cyber fraud.
In one case, a bank account with a transaction limit of ₹50 crore had allegedly been opened. Before ₹10 crore could be transferred into the account, the Cyber Crime Police Station team arrested the accused.
Why Are Investment Scams A Major Concern?
More than 70 per cent of people who become victims of cyber fraud are caught in investment-related scams, according to the report. Fraudsters often promise high returns within a short period and persuade victims to invest money.
The report warns that victims can lose substantial amounts after transferring money into accounts controlled by fraudsters. In many cases, the money is moved between different accounts, making it more difficult to trace.
What Should People Do To Stay Safe?
People are advised not to trust offers promising unusually high returns in a short period. They should also verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a police or government official and threatening them over a phone call.
The report advises people not to download unknown applications sent through suspicious links. Bank account details, debit card information and other financial details should not be shared with unknown persons.
Anyone facing cyber fraud should immediately contact the national cyber helpline at 1930 or report the matter at the nearest police station.
Police Continue Action Against Cyber Fraudsters
The DCP Cyber Crime said action against cyber criminals is continuing. According to the statement shown in the report, accused persons are being arrested and chargesheets are being filed before the court through the district-level team so that they can be brought to justice.
About the author — Ayesha Aayat writes on cybercrime, digital safety, and emerging online threats. Her work focuses on public awareness, legal clarity, and technology-driven risks.
