Shocking! Delhi residents duped of ₹1,000 crore by Cyber fraudsters this year amid rising scams, digital arrest

Cyber fraudsters have successfully duped Delhi residents of nearly ₹1,000 crore so far this year. According to Delhi Police’s official data, investment scams, digital arrests, and ‘boss scams’ emerged as the most prevalent and high-value cybercrimes.

According to the Delhi Police, these three fraud types dominated the city’s criminal landscape in 2025. Crucially, the police have made significant strides in asset recovery this year; working in coordination with banks, they have managed to hold nearly 20% of the defrauded funds, which is almost double the 10% recovered in 2024.