Noida: The Cyber Crime Branch has arrested 1,692 cybercriminals between January 1, 2023, and March 27, 2026, and recovered over ₹68.3 crore for victims of digital fraud, fake KYC updates, investment scams, and other online crimes. Officials said the operation involved extensive technical surveillance and inter-state cooperation to identify criminals active across multiple states.
The police commissionerate stated that the scale of operations over the past three years and the involvement of inter-state networks indicate that cybercriminals are now targeting citizens in more organized and sophisticated ways. During these operations, a total of ₹139.5 crore was frozen, out of which ₹68.3 crore was successfully returned to victims.
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Timely reporting of cybercrime cases has been emphasized as extremely important. Authorities urged citizens to immediately report any cyber fraud or digital scam by calling the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 or filing a complaint on the official portal www.cybercrime.gov.in.
Special focus is being placed on cyber awareness and prevention. Social media platforms, workshops, community outreach programs, and cybersecurity seminars are being used to regularly inform the public. Awareness campaigns advise citizens not to share personal, banking, or OTP details with unknown callers or unreliable links.
The commissionerate also stressed that financial transactions should only be conducted through authorized and secure digital platforms. “Safe digital practices and timely reporting are the most effective ways to prevent fraud and recover funds,” officials emphasized.
Criminals arrested during these campaigns were involved in fake investment portals, digital wallet fraud, banking transaction scams, and online gaming frauds. Many of these crimes were operated through inter-state networks and traced using technical tools and banking cooperation.
Experts note that actions against cybercriminals and efforts to provide relief to victims are continuously increasing. To ensure the security of digital transactions, both the government and banking institutions have strengthened technical and administrative measures.
Authorities also highlighted that aware citizens form the first and most effective line of defense against cybercrime. Timely reporting, vigilance, and adherence to digital safety practices can prevent losses amounting to millions of rupees.
The Cyber Crime Branch stated that operations will continue and more awareness activities will be conducted to educate the public about the risks of digital fraud. Additionally, the police have prepared special reports and online guidelines on the nature and prevention of cyber fraud, enabling citizens to conduct digital transactions safely.
