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Delhi Police Nab 500+ in Cyber Crackdown Operation Cyber Hawk 3.0

Delhi Police have apprehended over 500 individuals in the third phase of Operation Cyber Hawk 3.0, a focused crackdown on organized cyber fraud networks. The operation employs advanced technical analysis and field coordination to dismantle criminal syndicates and protect citizens from online scams. This follows earlier phases where hundreds were arrested and suspicious transactions worth approximately ₹1,000 crore were uncovered. Officials state the drive will continue with intensified monitoring to curb the misuse of digital platforms.

Key Points: Delhi Police Cyber Hawk 3.0: Over 500 Arrested in Cyber Fraud Crackdown

  • 500+ arrests in latest phase
  • Targets organized digital fraud networks
  • Seized cash, phones, and traced bank accounts
  • Part of broader cybersecurity strategy
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Operation Cyber Hawk 3.0: Over 500 apprehended in Delhi Police's cyber crackdown

Delhi Police's Operation Cyber Hawk 3.0 arrests 500+ cybercriminals, dismantles fraud networks, and tracks ₹1000 crore in suspicious transactions.

"This significantly reduced the number of calls coming in at 1930 daily. - Rajneesh Gupta"

New Delhi, February 7

Delhi Police have apprehended over 500 individuals as part of Operation Cyber Hawk 3.0, the third phase of its sustained, focused crackdown on cybercrime, officials said.

Operation Cyber Hawk 3.0 targets organised cyber fraud networks operating across multiple digital platforms. The action involves advanced technical analysis, real-time intelligence inputs, financial trail tracking and coordinated field operations to identify and dismantle cybercrime syndicates.

According to Delhi Police, the operation enabled swift identification of offenders, disruption of fraudulent digital infrastructure and initiation of legal action against those involved in cyber-related offences.

Police said the drive is part of a broader strategy to strengthen cybersecurity, protect citizens from online fraud and curb the growing misuse of digital platforms for criminal activities. The operation will continue over the coming days, with intensified monitoring and enforcement.

Earlier last month, Delhi Police's East District busted a cybercrime syndicate operating from Delhi to Moradabad and Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, under Operation Cyber Hawk.

Eight accused were arrested, including Mohd Wasim, for facilitating mule bank accounts and laundering cybercrime proceeds, exposing a high-tech pipeline funnelling Indian money into international cryptocurrency wallets.

The operation resulted in the seizure of ₹4.7 lakh in cash, 7 bank debit cards, 14 mobile phones, and 20 SIM cards, and the tracing of 85 mule bank accounts linked to 600+ NCRP complaints.

During the second phase of the operation in December 2025, the Delhi Police arrested 284 people and initiated legal action against around 2,900 individuals, achieving a 200 per cent success rate, claimed Delhi Police officials during a media briefing.

Speaking about the operation, Joint Commissioner of Police (IFSO) Rajneesh Gupta had said, "The first phase of Operation CyHawk, led by the respected Delhi CP Satish Golcha, was conducted... This significantly reduced the number of calls coming in at 1930 daily. From an average of approximately 3,600, the number of calls dropped to 2,400..."

He had added that due to the success of the first phase, a second version of the operation was planned.

"Based on this success, a second version of the operation was planned, and on December 10th and 11th, a forty-eight-hour operation was conducted, involving 5,000 police personnel from all cyber police stations across Delhi," Gupta had said.

In November 2025, Delhi Police apprehended more than 700 cybercriminals in a joint crackdown by district police units and the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit.

According to officials, the multi-district 48-hour operation 'Cyber Hawk' targeted organised cyber fraud networks involved in cheating, phishing, fake customer care scams, investment frauds and digital payment thefts.

Preliminary investigations uncovered suspicious and fraudulent transactions totalling approximately Rs 1,000 crore, indicating a large-scale ecosystem of cybercriminals operating from multiple locations.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Impressive numbers - 500+ arrested and Rs 1000 crore in fraudulent transactions traced! This shows the massive scale of the problem. The use of real-time intelligence and tracking financial trails is the right approach. More such coordinated ops needed across all states.
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Arjun K
Good step, but will it have a lasting impact? They arrest hundreds, but new gangs pop up. The real solution is better digital literacy for our parents and grandparents. They are the main targets of these "customer care" and "KYC update" scams.
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Priya S
The part about money being funneled into international crypto wallets is worrying. It's not just local thugs; there's a sophisticated network. Hope the investigation goes deeper and names the masterminds, not just the people providing mule accounts.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while the police action is commendable, telecom companies and banks must also be held accountable. How are so many fake SIMs and mule accounts being opened so easily? The ecosystem enabling this needs to be dismantled too.
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Karthik V
Operation Cyber Hawk seems to be delivering results if the scam calls to 1930 have reduced. That's a tangible benefit for the common man. Let's hope this momentum continues. More power to our police forces! 💪

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