Archive · 27 Jan 2026
India Blocks ₹7,647 Crore in Cyber Fraud
The Indian government has blocked ₹7,647 crore from reaching cybercriminals since April 2021.
However, only ₹167 crore, which is about 2.18%, of the ₹52,969 crore reported stolen in online fraud has been recovered.
The government has asked law enforcement agencies to ensure only genuine complaints are escalated to avoid freezing bank accounts mistakenly.
They are also working on faster response times and better grievance redressal mechanisms to help victims get their money back more quickly.
In a recent case, the Mira-Bhayandar Cyber Police successfully recovered ₹98,000 for a victim of a fake message scam.
The police advised citizens to verify messages, avoid suspicious links, and report fraud immediately.
₹7,647 crore blocked from reaching cybercriminals since April 2021.
Only ₹167 crore (2.18%) of the ₹52,969 crore reported stolen has been recovered.
Government directs law enforcement to ensure only genuine complaints are escalated.
New procedures aim to prevent mistaken freezing of bank accounts and reduce hardships.
Mira-Bhayandar Cyber Police recovered ₹98,000 for a victim of a fake message scam.
- Who
- Indian government, law enforcement agencies, and Mira-Bhayandar Cyber Police
- What
- Blocking of ₹7,647 crore in cyber fraud and recovery efforts
- When
- April 2021 to November 2025
- Where
- India, with a specific case in Mira-Bhayandar
- Why
- To prevent cyber fraud and protect victims from financial losses
- Total Amount Blocked
- ₹7,647 crore
- Total Amount Reported Stolen
- ₹52,969 crore
- Amount Recovered
- ₹167 crore (2.18%)
- Time Period
- April 2021 to November 2025
- Key Initiative
- National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP)
- Key Initiative
- Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS)
- Focus Area
- Genuine complaints and grievance redressal
- Recent Recovery
- ₹98,000 recovered in Mira-Bhayandar
