Hyderabad: Cyber Crime Police Station Hyderabad recorded 330 FIRs in March 2026 and recovered over ₹2.55 crore from fraud cases, highlighting rising cybercrime trends.
Police registered 54 FIRs at the Cyber Crime Police Station, while zonal cyber cells filed 276 FIRs from 3,081 complaints. Authorities arrested 24 accused across the country in connection with various cases.
Officials said victims reported losses of ₹4.40 crore during the month. However, police managed to recover ₹1.59 crore in March through coordinated efforts.
Cybercrime cases rise with gaming and investment frauds
Further, officials identified gaming, investment, and matrimonial fraud as the most common offences. Among them, gaming fraud accounted for the highest number of cases.
They said most accused belonged to Telangana, indicating local involvement. Meanwhile, police seized cash, mobile phones, laptops, and cheque books during operations.
Authorities said investment scams and so-called “digital arrest” frauds caused the highest financial losses. Therefore, they intensified monitoring and enforcement.
Cyber patrol teams removed 129 fake social media profiles that promoted illegal betting. As a result, officials prevented further fraud attempts.
In addition, awareness programmes like C-MITRA and Cyber Simba reached nearly two lakh people. Consequently, daily complaints dropped from 80 to 60.
Officials also flagged a major gaming fraud case where a victim lost over ₹26 crore through a fake online platform. They said such incidents underline the need for caution.
Police said strong enforcement and public awareness remain key to tackling cybercrime. They urged citizens to report fraud quickly to improve recovery chances.