Over the past two years, Ahmedabad has seen a steady rise in cyber fraud cases. Between February 2024 and January 2026, a total of 694 cyber fraud incidents were registered across the city’s police stations. The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police Station reported the highest number of cases at 238, while Krishnagar Police Station recorded 22 cases and Naroda Police Station reported 21 incidents.
Sardarnagar, Danilimada, and Isanpur police stations each registered 19 cases during this period. In contrast, River East and River Front West police stations reported no cyber fraud cases. Vatva and Chandkheda registered only one case each, while Elisbridge Police Station recorded two incidents.
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Scale of Cyber Fraud and Financial Loss
According to data presented in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly in Gandhinagar, the total amount involved in these cyber crimes in Ahmedabad stood at ₹134.45 crore. Police successfully recovered ₹49.01 crore from these cases. Out of the total cases, 315 were traced and the operations led to the arrest of 664 accused individuals.
How Police Track and Arrest Cybercriminals
Police officials explained that investigations involve detailed examination of bank KYC records, bank statements, transaction histories, Call Detail Records (CDRs), and IP addresses. For accused operating from other states, technical analysis of bank accounts and mobile numbers is conducted. Teams also coordinate with local police in other states to track and apprehend suspects.
To facilitate recovery, banks are promptly notified via nodal officers. Information about the concerned accounts and transactions is obtained, and with court orders, frozen amounts are refunded to the victims.
Authorities emphasized that coordinated efforts between police, banks, and cyber cells continue to strengthen investigations and reduce losses due to the rising trend of digital fraud.
Public Awareness and Prevention
Ahmedabad police have urged citizens to remain vigilant against suspicious calls, links, and investment schemes, which are often exploited by cybercriminals to commit fraud.
Experts noted that the increase in digital fraud cases underscores the need for closer collaboration between banks and technology institutions, along with public awareness campaigns.
Among the 664 accused arrested over the two-year period, many had prior complaints filed against them in various states. This indicates that cybercrime is no longer confined locally and is increasingly operating as cross-state networks.
Police further explained that technical investigations and analysis of banking data have made it increasingly effective to trace offenders and freeze their accounts promptly.
The rising number of cyber fraud cases in Ahmedabad highlights the urgent need to strengthen digital transaction security measures. Citizens are advised to remain cautious and avoid falling prey to fraudulent calls, links, or investment scams.
