Delhi

XNew Delhi: Cyber fraudsters have swindled Delhi residents of nearly Rs 1,000 crore so far this year, with investment scams, digital arrest frauds, and boss scams emerging as the most prevalent cybercrimes, official data revealed.

In 2024, the city’s victims lost around Rs 1,100 crore, of which roughly 10 per cent was successfully frozen in bank accounts and is set to be recovered following court orders, police said.

This year, Delhi Police, in coordination with banks, have managed to hold nearly 20 per cent of the defrauded funds -- almost double the figure from 2024 -- marking a significant improvement in curbing losses.

“We urge people to report cybercrimes immediately on the helpline number 1930. Once a victim reports the crime and provides transaction details, we initiate th

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