Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Pimpri-Chinchwad Cybercrime Losses Hit ₹400 Crore in 2025
In 2025, Pimpri-Chinchwad saw a big increase in cybercrime, with fraudsters stealing ₹400 crore from people.
The police set up a special cyber police station to handle these crimes and managed to solve 112 out of 269 cases, arresting 215 suspects.
They also recovered ₹24.38 crore, which is a big improvement from the previous year.
The police are working hard to stop these crimes by teaching people how to stay safe online.
They are warning everyone about different tricks fraudsters use, like fake investments, fake police calls, and online blackmail.
The police advise people to be careful with their money and personal information and to report any fraud immediately.
Pimpri-Chinchwad experienced ₹400 crore in cybercrime fraud losses in 2025.
The Cyber Police Station solved 112 out of 269 cases, arresting 215 suspects.
Recovery rate improved to 6.10% in 2025, up from 1% in 2024.
Common fraud methods include investment bait, digital arrests, and task-based fraud.
Police are conducting awareness campaigns to educate senior citizens and young individuals about cybercrime prevention.
- Who
- Residents of Pimpri-Chinchwad, including senior citizens and young individuals
- What
- Cybercrime fraud resulting in significant financial losses
- When
- 2025 (with comparisons to 2024)
- Where
- Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Increased cybercrime activities targeting various demographics through different fraud methods
- Total Fraud Losses in 2025
- ₹400 crore
- Total Cases Registered in 2025
- 269
- Cases Solved in 2025
- 112
- Suspects Arrested in 2025
- 215
- Recovery Rate in 2025
- 6.10%
- Total Fraud Losses in 2024
- ₹342.42 crore
- Recovery in 2024
- ₹3.67 crore
- Serious Cases in 2025
- 52
- Suspects Arrested in Serious Cases
- 144