Sat Jan 03 18:51:35 UTC 2026: News Article:

Chennai Police Recover ₹25.97 Crore in Cyber Fraud Cases in 2025

Chennai, January 4, 2026 – The Greater Chennai City Police announced today that they recovered a total of ₹25.97 crore in 2025, returning the funds to victims of cyber fraud. In December alone, the police recovered ₹1.04 crore, acting on 88 of 192 complaints received.

The Central Crime Branch’s Cyber Crime Police Station led the way in December, recovering ₹47.42 lakh from 36 cases. Significant recoveries were also made by the North, West, South, and East Zone Cyber Crime Police Stations.

According to a senior police officer, their strategy involves identifying the cybercriminals’ network, freezing bank accounts, and recovering the defrauded money through legal channels.

Greater Chennai City has an extensive cybercrime network, boasting four Cyber Crime Police Stations and a Cyber Crime Cell operating in each police district. This infrastructure has allowed them to effectively combat cyber fraud and ensure that victims receive their stolen funds.

Summary of Text:

The article from The Hindu e-Paper, published on January 4, 2026, reports that Chennai Police recovered ₹25.97 crore in 2025 lost to cyber fraud, returning the money to the victims. A significant amount, ₹1.04 crore, was recovered in December alone. The police utilize various strategies, including freezing accounts and legal procedures, to recover funds. Chennai has a comprehensive network of Cyber Crime Police Stations and Cells.

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