New Delhi, May 20: In a massive interstate crackdown against cyber crime syndicates, Delhi Police has brought 89 cyber offenders under the ambit of law and exposed a cyber fraud network involving nearly ₹40 crore.
According to Delhi Police, the operation led to the arrest of 35 hardcore cyber criminals during April 2026, while 54 other individuals involved in cyber fraud activities were bound down under preventive legal action.
₹51.95 Lakh Returned to Victims
Police said timely financial intervention helped authorities secure ₹1.11 crore linked to cyber fraud transactions, out of which ₹51.95 lakh was successfully returned to victims.
The operation was carried out by PS Cyber West, which reportedly solved 34 major cyber fraud cases during the month.
Raids Conducted Across Multiple States
Large-scale raids were conducted in:
- Jharkhand
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Delhi
The crackdown targeted organised interstate cyber crime gangs operating sophisticated online fraud networks.
Multiple Cyber Fraud Rackets Busted
Delhi Police said several organised gangs involved in the following frauds were busted during the operation:
- Digital arrest scams
- Mule account operations
- APK-based scams
- Investment frauds
- Fake dating and romance frauds
Investigators found that these gangs were using advanced digital infrastructure and fake banking channels to target victims across the country.
Huge Recovery During Operation
During the raids and searches, police recovered:
- ₹14.18 lakh cash
- 359 SIM cards
- 218 ATM cards
- 88 mobile phones
- Large quantities of digital devices and infrastructure used in cyber fraud operations
Officials said the seized materials were allegedly being used to operate fake banking transactions, OTP frauds, phishing scams and illegal financial transfers.
Delhi Police Intensifies Cyber Crime Crackdown
Delhi Police stated that the operation reflects an intensified effort to dismantle organised cyber fraud syndicates operating across state borders.
Officials also urged citizens to remain alert against online scams, suspicious investment offers, fake digital arrest threats and fraudulent APK links circulating through social media and messaging platforms.
