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In the first four months of 2025, Telangana recorded a remarkable 11% drop in cybercrime complaints, bucking the national trend where incidents increased by 28%. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau attributes this achievement to heightened public awareness, proactive law enforcement, and strategic use of data analytics. Financial losses due to cybercrimes in Telangana decreased by 19%, showcasing effective complaint redressal and efficient coordination with banks. Director Shikha Goel highlighted an improved recovery rate of lost funds, marking a 16% retrieval rate compared to previous years.

Key Points: Telangana Sees 11% Drop in Cybercrime Amid Rising National Trend

  • Cybercrime complaints in Telangana fell 11% in early 2025
  • Financial losses dropped 19% compared to 2024
  • Nationally, cybercrimes grew by 28% during the same period
  • Effective recovery of lost funds improved to 16% in 2025
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Telangana records drop in cybercrimes in first four months of 2025

Telangana reports an 11% decrease in cybercrime in early 2025, attributing success to awareness and data-driven enforcement.

"The state witnessed an 11% decrease in financial cybercrime complaints. - Shikha Goel, TGCSB Director"

Hyderabad, June 1

Telangana has recorded an 11 per cent drop in cybercrime complaints during the first four months of 2025, and the police attributed this to awareness, data-driven enforcement, and prompt action.

According to the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), cybercrime complaints and financial losses have come down significantly during the first four months of 2025, when compared to the same period in 2024.

The Bureau credited this progress to a combination of public awareness initiatives, proactive investigations, and strategic operations powered by data analytics and inter-agency collaboration.

TGSCB Director Shikha Goel said that the state witnessed an 11 per cent decrease in financial cybercrime complaints from January to April 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. A further 5.5 per cent drop was observed compared to the September–December 2024 quarter. In contrast, cybercrime complaints across India increased by 28 per cent during the same period.

Referring to financial losses, she said the total amount lost in cybercrimes in Telangana decreased by 19 per cent from January-April 2025 compared to 2024. This reflects a more than 30 per cent reduction compared to the previous quarter (Sep–Dec 2024). Nationally, cybercrime-related financial losses rose by 12 per cent during the same timeframe.

Telangana also improved its percentage of recovery of lost money from 13 per cent in 2024 to 16 per cent in 2025, demonstrating more effective complaint redressal and coordination with banks and platforms, the TGSCB Director said.

Preliminary internal figures indicate a continued decline in both complaint volume and total losses in May 2025 when compared to May 2024.

FIRs increased from 6,763 (2024) to 7,575 (2025), improving the conversion rate from 18 per cent to 19 per cent. The number of arrested persons tripled, rising from 230 in early 2024 to 626 in 2025.

PT warrants executed rose from 53 to 89, showcasing improved coordination across jurisdictions. The TGCSB’s efforts to streamline processes, strengthen coordination with district police, and adopt data-backed tracking significantly contributed to higher case closures and quicker action against cybercriminals, the officer said.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
This is great news! As someone from Hyderabad, I've noticed more cyber safety awareness programs in our area. The police are doing good work, but we citizens must also stay vigilant. Jai Telangana! 🙌
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Priya M.
While the numbers look promising, I wonder if the decrease is because people have stopped reporting minor cases. My cousin lost ₹15,000 to an UPI scam last month but didn't file a complaint thinking it's too small an amount.
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Arjun S.
The data analytics approach seems to be working well. Other states should learn from Telangana's model. Though 16% recovery rate is better, we should aim for at least 50% - these are hard-earned money of common people after all.
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Sunita R.
Good job by Telangana police! 👏 But we need more focus on educating senior citizens and rural populations who are most vulnerable to these scams. Maybe special village-level awareness programs would help.
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Vikram J.
The tripling of arrests is impressive but what about convictions? Without strong punishment, these cyber criminals will keep finding new ways to cheat people. Need faster courts for cyber crimes.
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Neha P.
As a techie, I appreciate the data-driven approach. But we must also invest in better cybersecurity infrastructure. Prevention is better than cure - banks and payment apps need stronger fraud detection systems.

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