Lack of AI tools delaying investigation, money recovery in cyber crime cases, say TN police

TIRUCHY: Even as cyber crime complaints are rising across Tiruchy district, police say they face several challenges in tracing fraudsters and recovering funds. Scamsters operating from outside the state and lack of advanced investigative tools, and delays in legal orders are cited as some of the reasons.

According to data shared by cyber crime police, a total of 10,412 complaints have been received between 2021 and 2025 in the district, involving a total of Rs 84.51 crore. However, only Rs 9.03 crore has been recovered, which is just 10.68% of the amount lost.