Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Haryana Police: Cybercrime Crackdown Sees Arrest Surge, Recovery Gains
The Haryana Police have been working hard to stop cybercrimes.
They are arresting more people involved in these crimes, averaging 22 arrests daily.
They are also getting back more money that was stolen.
The police blocked over 300,000 fake accounts and many fake SIM cards.
They upgraded the cybercrime helpline, making it easier to report and respond to cyber threats.
These efforts earned them national recognition for their work in cybercrime prevention.
Haryana Police are arresting an average of 22 people per day on cybercrime charges.
Over 3.43 lakh fake accounts have been identified and blocked since September 2023.
The recovery rate of money lost to cybercrime has increased to 46% by August 2025.
The police blocked 1.24 lakh fake SIM cards in 2024.
The 1930 cyber helpline was upgraded, with increased staff and integration with Dial-112.
- Who
- Haryana Police, led by officers including Sibash Kabiraj and DGP Shatrujeet Kapoor
- What
- Increased arrests, improved recovery rates, and enhanced cybercrime prevention measures.
- When
- Since September 2023, with data current through August 2025
- Where
- Haryana
- Why
- To combat cybercrime through increased vigilance and improved response.
Public Safety
Cybercriminals
Effectiveness of Police Action
Public Safety
Increased arrests and money recovery demonstrate the positive impact of police efforts on public safety.
Cybercriminals
Cybercriminals may see this as a challenge to overcome and thus, improve their methods and try to become undetected.
- Daily Cybercrime Arrests
- 22
- Fake Accounts Blocked
- 3.43 lakh
- Money Recovery Rate
- 46%
- Fake SIM Cards Blocked (2024)
- 1.24 lakh
- Cyber Helpline Upgrade
- Staff increased from 12 to 70
- Award
- Haryana Police Ranked Top in Cybercrime Prevention (2024)
