Telangana sees 11 per cent dip in cybercrime cases during January to April period of 2025

Shikha Goel, Director, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) attributes the reduction to awareness, data-driven enforcement and prompt action

Hyderabad: Telangana reported an 11 per cent decrease in cybercrime cases in the first four months of the year, in contrast to an increase of 28 per cent last year during the same period.
Shikha Goel, Director, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), attributed the reduction to awareness, data-driven enforcement and prompt action.

“The bureau credits this progress to a combination of public awareness initiatives, proactive investigations, and strategic operations powered by data analytics and inter-agency collaboration,” said Shikha Goel.

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The total amount lost in cybercrimes in Telangana decreased by 19 per cent from January to April 2025 compared to 2024. This reflects a more than 30 per cent reduction compared to the previous quarter (September to December 2024).

“Nationally, cybercrime-related financial losses rose by 12 per cent during the same time frame. Telangana improved its percentage of recovery (POH) of lost money from 13 per cent in 2024 to 16 per cent in 2025, demonstrating more effective complaint redressal and coordination with banks and platforms,” said the official.

The FIRs increased from 6,763 (2024) to 7,575 (2025), improving the conversion rate from 18 to 19 per cent, while the number of arrested persons tripled, rising from 230 in early 2024 to 626 in 2025.

“TGCSB’s efforts to streamline processes, strengthen coordination with district police, and adopt data-backed tracking significantly contributed to higher case closures and quicker action against cyber criminals,” said Shikha Goel.

The official said that the State-wide awareness campaigns, introduction of the 1930 chatbot and improved IVR system helped reduce reporting time, apart from real-time collaboration with banks and service providers improved fraud detection and transaction blocking.

“Advanced analytics, digital profiling, and OSINT tools are being deployed to support enforcement teams in identifying and arresting cyber criminals efficiently,” the TGSCB Director added.