Telangana cybercrime losses fall to Rs 881 crore in 9 months

Hyderabad: Financial losses to cybercrimes in Telangana have reduced by 20 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) announced.

“The data for the first nine months showed reported cybercrime-related financial losses falling from Rs 1,104.42 crore between January and September 2025 to Rs 881.72 crore during the corresponding period in 2026, a reduction of Rs 222.70 crore,” TGCSB Director Shikha Goel, said.

During the same time, the amount placed under lien in suspected fraudsters’ bank accounts increased by 42.2 per cent, rising from 183.11 crore to 260.30 crore.

According to the Cybercrime Police, the increase of Rs 77.19 crore highlighted quicker reporting and coordinated financial intervention to prevent further losses.

In October, the TGCSB launched a campaign to create public awareness about emerging cyber threats, fraud prevention and safe digital practices. Police units across the state organised awareness programmes in educational institutions, public spaces and community gatherings throughout the month.

Outreach activities were also conducted during Bathukamma celebrations, Navaratri festivities and Dandiya programmes to spread practical messages regarding cyber safety among different sections of society. The campaign concluded with statewide cyber security night flash walks and associated public awareness activities.

The TGCSB said cybercrime awareness was being pursued as a sustained initiative throughout the year rather than being restricted to a single month. It has adopted modus operandi-based and victim-group-based strategies to educate vulnerable sections about fraud methods, warning signs and preventive measures.

Initiatives including ‘Online but Unafraid’, ‘Suraksha Ka Tiranga’ and ‘Pause. Think. Verify’, under the ‘Fraud ka Fullstop’ campaign, were also used to strengthen public outreach and community participation.

Up to October, police conducted 24,886 awareness programmes, reaching 15,48,905 citizens across Telangana. October alone accounted for 4,248 programmes, engaging 2,78,428 participants.

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