The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has achieved another significant milestone by recovering ₹45.21 crore for 6,303 victims of cyber fraud through a Lok Adalat held on June 20, 2026. This financial relief was made possible through the coordinated efforts of the Telangana State Legal Services Authority, banks, digital payment service providers, police commissionerates, and district police units across the state. The recovery represents a major success in the state’s ongoing battle against cybercrime and demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative mechanisms in providing justice to fraud victims.
The Lok Adalat initiative has proven to be an effective platform for resolving cyber fraud cases and ensuring victims receive their money back. Through such sessions conducted across Telangana to date, a total of ₹445.4 crore has been successfully recovered and returned to 59,953 cyber crime victims. These figures underscore the scale of cyber fraud affecting residents of the state and highlight the critical role that coordinated law enforcement and judicial efforts play in addressing this growing menace.
The recovery process involves multiple stakeholders working in tandem to freeze fraudulent transactions, trace stolen funds, and facilitate their return to rightful owners. Banks and digital payment platforms have been instrumental in implementing swift action protocols when cyber fraud complaints are registered. The police commissionerates and district police units have enhanced their cyber crime investigation capabilities to track down perpetrators and prevent further financial losses. This multi-agency approach has significantly improved the success rate of fund recovery in cyber fraud cases.
Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of immediate reporting when citizens fall victim to cyber fraud. Victims are urged to immediately call 1930 or register a complaint at http://cybercrime.gov.in as soon as they suspect fraudulent activity. Timely reporting significantly increases the chances of recovering the defrauded amount, as it allows authorities to quickly freeze suspicious transactions and initiate tracing procedures before funds are transferred or withdrawn by fraudsters.
