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Cyberabad Police Recover 1,061 Phones in 45 Days Using CEIR

Police highlight the national IMEI-blocking system to speed recoveries, urging prompt CEIR reports.

Overview

  • The latest 45-day ninth phase traced devices worth about ₹3.2 crore through the CEIR portal.
  • Recovered phones were handed to owners during a ceremony at the Cyberabad Police Commissioner’s Office.
  • Zone-wise results were Madhapur 240, Balanagar 188, Medchal 195, Rajendranagar 233, and Shamshabad 205.
  • Since 2023, Cyberabad has recovered 13,423 phones, with CCS Cyberabad and IT CELL (CAT) supporting a program cited as leading nationwide.
  • Police urge reports via CEIR or local stations and direct cybercrime complaints to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in, noting cases where quick action froze accounts and stopped a ₹2 lakh fraud attempt.