Gurugram: In a major offensive against the rising tide of cybercrime, the Gurugram Police arrested 214 individuals in November 2025 and successfully froze fraudulent transactions worth ₹8.77 crore across various bank accounts. The month-long crackdown targeted a wide range of digital frauds including banking scams, OTP-based deception, fake trading platforms, investment fraud, job scams, and customer-care impersonation several of which were linked to organised cyber syndicates operating within and beyond Haryana.
Senior police officials stated that the operation was strategically designed to weaken active cybercrime networks in the region and provide swift relief to citizens affected by digital financial fraud.
3,557 Complaints, 140 FIRs High-volume Screening and Rapid Investigation
Between 1 and 30 November, the district recorded 3,557 cybercrime-related complaints, according to official data released by the Gurugram Police. A large-scale technical screening process, supported by data analytics and preliminary verification, resulted in the registration of 140 FIRs across the East, West, South, and Manesar zones.
Officials emphasized that identifying fraud patterns and tracing digital footprints were key to enabling rapid action. The arrests that followed helped police establish linkages between various cases, exposing several interlinked networks operating in the region.
Who Was Arrested? Multiple Fraud Modules Operating in Parallel
The 214 arrested suspects were allegedly involved in a range of digital and financial crimes. These included:
- Fraudsters posing as bank representatives demanding KYC updates
- OTP and screen-sharing scam operators
- Owners of fake online trading and high-return investment platforms
- Job-offer scam networks extorting money from applicants
- Fake customer-care helpline creators stealing sensitive data
- Social media account hackers and “friendship scam” operators
Police officials noted that several of the accused were repeat offenders and had been previously linked to similar digital crimes. Many used advanced tools, fake identities, and layered money trails to evade detection.
₹3.52 Crore Returned to Victims Helpline 1930 Emerges as Critical Lifeline
The Gurugram Police highlighted the crucial role of the 1930 National Cyber Helpline in helping victims retrieve lost funds. Through real-time coordination between banks, payment gateways, and wallet companies: ₹3.52 crore was instantly blocked from moving further, A significant portion of the blocked amount was successfully refunded to victims
Officials reiterated that timely reporting makes a substantial difference. Victims who call the 1930 helpline within 30 minutes of the fraud stand a far higher chance of securing their money before it is siphoned off to secondary accounts.
Operation Monitored Directly by Senior Leadership
The crackdown was conducted under the direct supervision of Commissioner of Police Vikas Kumar Arora and ACP (Cyber) Priyanshu Devan. The police worked in close coordination with:
- National and private banks
- Telecom operators
- Digital payment companies
- Financial investigation agencies
This coordinated framework enabled quick identification of suspicious accounts, caller networks, and money trail routes. Officials confirmed that the joint effort uncovered several gang-to-gang linkages, hawala connections, and layered digital transactions used to launder fraudulent proceeds.
Police Advisory: Do Not Fall for Suspicious Links, OTP Requests
To combat the continued surge in cyber fraud, the Gurugram Police issued a public advisory urging residents to remain cautious:
- Avoid clicking on unverified or suspicious links
- Never share OTPs, card details, or bank credentials
- Stay away from high-return investment promises
- Report fraud immediately by calling 1930
Police reiterated that quick reporting not only increases the chances of financial recovery but also strengthens law enforcement’s efforts to disrupt cybercrime syndicates.
