Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Cybercrime Surges in Andhra Pradesh, Scammers Target Residents
Cybercrime is on the rise in Visakhapatnam and surrounding areas.
Scammers are tricking people into giving them money, often through fake investment schemes or by pretending to be law enforcement.
People are losing a lot of money each month.
The police are working to catch the criminals, some of whom operate from other countries.
They recently rescued young people forced to work for these scams.
Victims often get tricked because they don't check things properly or are looking to make money fast.
Cybercrime is surging across the Visakhapatnam police range, with numerous cases registered.
Srikakulam district reported the highest number of cybercrime cases.
Residents of Andhra Pradesh are losing an estimated ₹15–20 crore monthly to cyber frauds.
Fraud categories include stock trading scams, digital arrest schemes, and task-based cons.
Police rescued 85 Indian youths and arrested 20 suspects linked to cybercrime recruitment.
- Who
- Scammers targeting residents of Andhra Pradesh, with the police and victims involved.
- What
- Cybercrime cases have increased in the Visakhapatnam police range, including scams like stock trading fraud and digital arrest schemes.
- When
- Recent surge.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam police range, including Srikakulam, Anakapalli, Manyam, Vizianagaram, and ASR districts in Andhra Pradesh and cybercrime hubs in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.
- Why
- Victims are falling prey due to a lack of verification, over-reliance on social media, and the desire for quick financial gains; to steal money from victims.
Victims
Scammers
Financial Losses
Victims
Victims of cybercrime lose their savings and are defrauded.
Scammers
Scammers profit from fraudulent activities.
- Total Cases Registered
- 117
- Individuals Arrested
- 135
- Charge Sheets Filed
- 40
- Estimated Monthly Losses
- ₹15–20 crore
- Victims Rescued
- 85
- Suspects Arrested in Recruitment
- 20
- Fraud Categories
- Stock trading scams, digital arrest schemes, task-based cons