Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Cybercrime Skyrockets in Pimpri-Chinchwad Despite Police Efforts
Imagine people in Pimpri-Chinchwad are losing a lot of money to online tricksters.
These criminals promise big returns on investments, but it's all fake.
They create fake websites and apps to make it look like your money is growing.
They also try to get your personal info or trick you into giving them money.
Even though the police are trying to stop them, a lot of money is still being stolen.
Last year, the police set up a special team to catch these criminals.
The police say report any cybercrime as soon as possible.
Cybercrime in Pimpri-Chinchwad has resulted in ₹106 crore being swindled in 2025.
On average, 60 cybercrime incidents occur daily in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate.
Common scams involve fake investment schemes, often targeting the stock market.
Police efforts have led to some recovery of stolen funds, but losses remain significant.
Victims are urged to report cybercrimes immediately, ideally within the 'Golden Hour'.
- Who
- Residents of Pimpri-Chinchwad
- What
- Cybercrime incidents resulting in significant financial losses.
- When
- 2025 (losses reported from January 1st to August 31st), with comparisons to 2024.
- Where
- Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate
- Why
- Cybercriminals employing various methods to defraud individuals, including investment scams and phishing.
- Total Amount Swindled in 2025
- ₹106 crore
- Average Daily Cybercrime Instances
- 60
- Period of Reported Losses
- January 1st - August 31st, 2025
- 2024 Cybercrime Losses
- ₹365 crore
- 2024 Recovery Rate
- 1%
- Cyber Helpline
- 1930