Delhi Police has carried out a large-scale interstate crackdown against organized cybercrime syndicates, exposing a cyber fraud network worth nearly ₹40 crore and bringing 89 offenders under legal action.
According to police, during April 2026, 35 hardcore cyber accused were arrested while 54 others were bound down as part of the operation led by PS Cyber West. Authorities said 34 major cyber fraud cases were successfully worked out during the month.
The raids were conducted across multiple states including Jharkhand, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Delhi.
Police said organized gangs involved in digital arrest scams, mule account operations, APK-based frauds, fake investment schemes and online dating scams were dismantled during the operation.
During the crackdown, investigators recovered ₹14.18 lakh in cash, 359 SIM cards, 218 ATM cards, 88 mobile phones and extensive digital infrastructure allegedly used for cyber fraud activities.
Officials added that timely financial intervention helped secure ₹1.11 crore, while ₹51.95 lakh was successfully returned to victims of cyber fraud.
The operation is being seen as one of the biggest coordinated cybercrime crackdowns by Delhi Police in recent months, highlighting the growing focus on dismantling interstate digital fraud networks targeting citizens across India.
