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Kalaburagi police, working with the Cyber, Economic and Narcotics (CEN) team, have recovered ₹2.73 crore and refunded it to victims of cyber fraud in 2025. Police Commissioner Sharanappa S. Dhage announced the recovery at a press conference, detailing the investigation and emphasizing the importance of reporting cybercrimes within 24 hours via the Cyber Helpdesk Portal 1930 for a higher chance of recovery. He also warned the public about common tactics used by cybercriminals and advised regular password updates and vigilance against suspicious online activity.
News Article:
Kalaburagi Police Recover ₹2.73 Crore for Cyber Fraud Victims
KALABURAGI, December 17, 2025 – Kalaburagi police, in a significant victory against cybercrime, have recovered ₹2.73 crore and successfully refunded it to victims who fell prey to online fraudsters this year. The Cyber, Economic and Narcotics (CEN) team played a crucial role in tracking down the criminals and securing the funds.
Police Commissioner Sharanappa S. Dhage announced the success at a press conference, highlighting the diligent work of the Cyber Crime Police Station under the jurisdiction of the city police. The investigation, overseen by Deputy Commissioners of Police Kanika Sikriwal, Praveen H. Nayak, and Assistant Commissioner of Police James Menezes from the City Crime Branch (CCB), uncovered a large network of cybercriminals.
Of the total recovered amount, ₹96.82 lakh was reclaimed from 2,211 cases reported through the Cyber Helpdesk Portal 1930. An additional ₹1.76 crore was recovered from 40 police station registered cases.
Dr. Dhage noted the rise in cybercrime incidents over weekends and stressed the importance of timely reporting. “Reporting the crime within 24 hours through the Cyber Helpdesk Portal 1930 offers a 70% to 85% chance of recovering the defrauded amount,” he stated.
The Police Commissioner also issued a strong warning to the public against sharing sensitive information such as OTPs, PINs, CVV numbers, and passwords. He advised vigilance against unsolicited calls, messages, and suspicious links. Victims of cyber fraud are urged to immediately contact the Cyber Helpdesk by dialing 1930 or lodge an online complaint on the cybercrime portal.
Furthermore, Dr. Dhage emphasized the need to report hacked or fake social media accounts and to regularly update passwords for bank accounts, UPI services, email IDs, and social media accounts to ensure digital safety.
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