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Crime
Telangana residents lose up to ₹5 crore daily to cyber criminals, police say
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 11:01 AM
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Police officials say cyber fraud is costing residents of Telangana between ₹4 crore and ₹5 crore each day.
Police officials in Telangana have warned that cyber criminals are siphoning between four and five crore rupees from citizens every single day, according to a statement reported by The Hindu.
The daily loss estimate reflects a surge in online fraud schemes, including phishing, fake investment portals and unauthorized transactions that target individuals across the state.
State law‑enforcement agencies say they are intensifying cyber‑crime cells, urging the public to adopt stronger digital hygiene, verify sources before sharing personal data and report suspicious activity promptly.
Authorities also highlighted the economic impact of such thefts, noting that the cumulative loss could undermine consumer confidence and strain financial institutions if left unchecked.
The police have appealed for cooperation from technology firms and banks to trace illicit transactions and bring perpetrators to justice.
The daily loss estimate reflects a surge in online fraud schemes, including phishing, fake investment portals and unauthorized transactions that target individuals across the state.
State law‑enforcement agencies say they are intensifying cyber‑crime cells, urging the public to adopt stronger digital hygiene, verify sources before sharing personal data and report suspicious activity promptly.
Authorities also highlighted the economic impact of such thefts, noting that the cumulative loss could undermine consumer confidence and strain financial institutions if left unchecked.
The police have appealed for cooperation from technology firms and banks to trace illicit transactions and bring perpetrators to justice.