Cyberabad police recover 800 mobile phones worth Rs 2.4 crore in just 35 days

Of these phones, 135 were recovered by Madhapur CCS, 140 by Balanagar CCS, 101 by Medchal CCS, 133 by Rajendranagar CCS, 72 by Shamshabad CCS, 105 by Medchal Zone, and 101 by the IT Cell.

Hyderabad: In a span of just 35 days, the Cyberabad police have recovered as many as 800 mobile phones worth Rs 2.40 crore which were either lost or stolen. With the help of the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, the recovered phones were handed over to their owners on Wednesday.

Of these phones, 135 were recovered by Madhapur CCS, 140 by Balanagar CCS, 101 by Medchal CCS, 133 by Rajendranagar CCS, 72 by Shamshabad CCS, 105 by Medchal Zone, and 101 by the IT Cell.

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Cyberabad DCP (Crimes) K Narasimha emphasised the importance of avoiding the purchase or sale of stolen items, as it is a punishable offence. “Protect your property and avoid negligence. Cybercrimes are on the rise, and fraudsters are using tactics like making inappropriate video calls to blackmail individuals.”

He warned the public about UPI frauds and urged caution when handling mobile devices, especially avoiding suspicious links. The DCP encouraged the public to report lost or stolen mobile phones at their nearest police station or through the CEIR portal, which is available nationwide across all States and union Territories.

He stressed that the use of the CEIR portal can prevent the misuse of stolen phones and ensures quicker recovery.