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Crime
Indore Cyber Crime Unit Recovers Rs 6.79 Crore Stolen Online
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 05:36 PM
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The Indore cyber crime branch successfully retrieved Rs 6.79 crore from online fraudsters, returning the funds to victims.
Indore's cyber crime division announced the recovery of Rs 6.79 crore that had been siphoned off by online fraudsters. The amount was seized following a coordinated investigation by the department's technical and field teams. Authorities have now transferred the recovered funds back to the affected victims, according to an official statement.
The operation, carried out in the weeks after the Dhanteras shopping rush, underscores the police's focus on curbing digital scams that target consumers during festive periods. Officials said the perpetrators used sophisticated phishing and malware techniques to divert money from unsuspecting shoppers.
Police officials declined to disclose the identities of the suspects or the exact number of cases linked to the recovered sum, citing ongoing investigations. The cyber crime branch urged citizens to remain vigilant, verify online transactions, and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
The successful retrieval is being hailed as a significant win for law enforcement in Madhya Pradesh, reinforcing the state's commitment to combating cyber-enabled financial crimes.
The operation, carried out in the weeks after the Dhanteras shopping rush, underscores the police's focus on curbing digital scams that target consumers during festive periods. Officials said the perpetrators used sophisticated phishing and malware techniques to divert money from unsuspecting shoppers.
Police officials declined to disclose the identities of the suspects or the exact number of cases linked to the recovered sum, citing ongoing investigations. The cyber crime branch urged citizens to remain vigilant, verify online transactions, and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
The successful retrieval is being hailed as a significant win for law enforcement in Madhya Pradesh, reinforcing the state's commitment to combating cyber-enabled financial crimes.