Cybercrime accounts for one in four major crime FIRs in Telangana
Telangana recorded a significant volume of cybercrime in 2025, with one in four major criminal cases related to digital fraud. The state government is focusing on enhancing investigative capabilities and AI-powered monitoring to combat these financial crimes.
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The high volume of cybercrime in India's tech-heavy regions highlights the urgent need for improved digital literacy and law enforcement infrastructure.
Out of the 86,177 major crime FIRs registered in Telangana in 2025, 21,639 of them were related to cybercrime, accounting for one in every four cases and causing financial losses of ₹1,524 crore, officials told Director-General of Police (DGP) C.V. Anand during a review of the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau on Thursday.
Though the State recorded a 20% reduction in cyber fraud losses compared to 2024, the DGP warned that failure to control digital financial crimes could have serious consequences in the future.
“Cyber frauds are pushing many families into severe financial distress, with victims losing their lifetime savings,” the DGP said, stressing the need for police officers to acquire strong technological skills and expertise in cyber investigations.
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