NOIDA: The Cyber Crime Branch have arrested 1,692 cybercriminals over the last three years and managed to return a total of over Rs 68 crore to victims who had lost the money in digital arrest scams, investment frauds, fake KYC update schemes and other cybercrimes, data from the police have revealed.According to the data, the Cyber Crime police conducted numerous probes into cyber offences between Jan 1, 2023, and March 27, 2026. Through coordinated operations and technical surveillance, authorities successfully identified and arrested suspects operating across several states. “The nationwide nature of these operations reflects the growing complexity and inter-state network of cybercriminals targeting unsuspecting citizens,” commissioner of police Laxmi Singh said. Authorities also managed to freeze a total amount of Rs 139.5 crore linked to cyber fraud cases through swift intervention and coordination with banks and financial institutions. Of this, Rs 68.3 crore has already been refunded to victims.Officials noted that timely reporting significantly increases the chances of freezing fraudulent transactions and recovering money, urging people to immediately report any cyber fraud incident through the national cybercrime helpline number 1930 or by registering a complaint on the official portal www.cybercrime.gov.in. The commissionerate has placed strong emphasis on public awareness and prevention. Regular cyber awareness campaigns are being conducted through social media platforms, workshops, community outreach programmes, and cyber safety seminars. “During these awareness drives, citizens are advised not to share personal, banking, or OTP details with unknown callers or through unverified links. Authorities also encourage the use of only authorised and secure digital platforms for financial transactions,” the commissioner said.
