Sign in Subscribe
Fraud

Cybercrime Soars in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Rs106.71 Crore Lost to Scams in 2025

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

In the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate, a staggering average of 60 cases of cybercrime are reported daily, resulting in victims losing a total of Rs106.71 crore in 2025. From January 1 to August 31, thousands of complaints were registered on the cybercrime portal, with a large number coming from areas with a high concentration of IT professionals such as Hinjawadi, Wakad, and Sangvi. Despite efforts by the cyber police to recover part of the swindled money, fraudsters continue to use sophisticated methods to trap victims, including fake investment schemes, malicious links, and intimidation calls.

Key Takeaways:

  • In 2025, residents of Pimpri-Chinchwad have lost a total of Rs106.71 crore to cyber scams, with an average of 60 cases reported daily.
  • From January 1 to August 31, thousands of cybercrime complaints were registered on the cybercrime portal, with a large number of cases reported from areas with a high concentration of IT professionals.
  • The most common type of fraud involves criminals promising huge returns on investments in fake stock market schemes, with victims lured by forged records of profits and fake apps.
  • Fraudsters often transfer money abroad or convert it to cryptocurrency, making recovery difficult, with only Rs3.67 crore recovered in 2024, or just 1% of the total amount lost.
  • Residents are advised to report cybercrime cases within the "golden hour", the first hour after the fraud, to enable police to freeze mule accounts used by cybercriminals.
  • Deputy Commissioner of Police Shivaji Pawar urged residents to be cautious, saying "Cybercriminals are using different methods of fraud every day. Do not share personal information or bank account details with strangers."

Statistics:

  • Total amount lost to cyber scams in 2025: Rs106.71 crore
  • Average number of cybercrime cases reported daily: 60
  • Number of complaints registered on the cybercrime portal from January 1 to August 31: thousands
  • Number of cases reported from Hinjawadi, Wakad, and Sangvi: 1,300, 1,300, 900, and 600 respectively
  • Recoveries made in 2024: Rs3.67 crore

Sources:

  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd. (2025)
  • Contify.com, distributed by

Read more