Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Telangana Police Help Recover Rs 139 Crore Cyber Fraud Funds
Telangana Police helped many people get back money lost in online scams.
So far in 2026, refunds totaling Rs 139.68 crore have been arranged for 24,189 victims.
A special legal event called the Lok Adalat returned Rs 42.28 crore to 3,896 people.
Another system, called the Money Restoration Module, returned Rs 27.23 crore to 9,355 victims.
Cyberabad police helped recover the largest amount through the Lok Adalat.
Police said victims should report scams as quickly as possible.
They can call 1930 or use the government cybercrime website.
People should never share OTPs, PINs, passwords, or banking details with strangers.
Telangana Police facilitated refunds totaling Rs 139.68 crore to 24,189 cyber fraud victims in 2026 so far.
A recent national Lok Adalat helped return Rs 42.28 crore to 3,896 victims across Telangana.
Cyberabad led Lok Adalat recoveries with Rs 14.19 crore refunded to 942 victims.
The Money Restoration Module refunded Rs 27.23 crore to 9,355 victims as of September 12.
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau urged victims to report fraud quickly through helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.
- Who
- The Telangana Police and Telangana Cyber Security Bureau, led in this announcement by Director Shikha Goel, coordinated with legal authorities, banks, payment providers, and police units.
- What
- Authorities facilitated refunds totaling Rs 139.68 crore to 24,189 cyber fraud victims in Telangana during 2026 so far.
- When
- The refunds were reported on Sunday; the Money Restoration Module figures were recorded as of September 12, 2026.
- Where
- Across Telangana, including Hyderabad, Cyberabad, Malkajgiri, and Suryapet.
- Why
- The initiatives aim to provide faster financial relief and recover money lost through cyber fraud.
- Refunds in 2026
- Rs 139.68 crore returned to 24,189 victims so far.
- Lok Adalat refunds
- Rs 42.28 crore returned to 3,896 victims.
- Money Restoration Module
- Rs 27.23 crore returned to 9,355 victims as of September 12.
- Top Lok Adalat unit
- Cyberabad refunded Rs 14.19 crore to 942 victims.
- Lifetime recoveries
- Rs 514.93 crore facilitated for 73,204 victims since the bureau's inception.
- Emergency reporting
- Victims can call 1930 or file complaints at www.cybercrime.gov.in.
- Safety advice
- Police advised citizens not to share OTPs, PINs, passwords, or banking details with unknown people.