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Telangana Marks 11% Drop in Cybercrime Complaints with 19% Fall in Financial Losses

Tech-led outreach with strategic field operations has accelerated investigations, improving fund recovery.

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Overview

  • Cybercrime complaints in Telangana fell 11% between January and April 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
  • Financial losses from online fraud in the state declined by 19% even as national cybercrime losses rose 12% over the same timeframe.
  • The TGCSB’s recovery rate climbed to 16%, up from 13% last year, through enhanced coordination with banks and digital platforms.
  • Arrests for cyber offences increased from 230 to 626, supported by data-driven hotspot identification and five special field operations.
  • The rollout of a 1930 chatbot and revamped IVR system reduced average reporting times from over six minutes to under three, speeding up responses.