CHENNAI: In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Cyber Crime units of the Greater Chennai Police (GCP) successfully recovered and returned a sum of Rs 1.62 crore to victims of online financial fraud in August 2025.
The recovery was made possible through prompt and coordinated efforts across all city zones. Police inspectors from various cybercrime stations utilised advanced technological investigation methods.
The police's approach involves not only arresting accused individuals but also meticulously tracing the flow of illicit funds through social media footprints and digital data. This leads to the freezing of beneficiary bank accounts, allowing for the swift restitution of money to victims' accounts. The force also excels in recovering funds that were diverted to other accounts before being frozen, often through legal court procedures.
This brings the total for August to Rs 1.62 crore recovered across 168 complaints. Furthermore, the cumulative amount recovered by the Chennai Police Cyber Wing until August 31, 2025, now stands at an impressive Rs 20.41 crore.
Zone-wise recoveries
Central – Rs 73.44 L – 38 plaints
North – Rs 31.50 L – 13 plaints
West – Rs 11.68 L – 34 plaints
South– Rs 23.81 L – 40 plaints
East – Rs 22.08 L – 43 plaints