In a large-scale enforcement drive, Delhi Police carried out a 48-hour coordinated operation targeting organised cybercrime networks, resulting in hundreds of arrests and the disruption of major fraud activities.
The operation, CyHawk 4.0, was conducted from April 6 at 8 am to April 8 at 8 am. More than 600 police teams carried out raids across the city and over 20 states and Union territories. A total of 8,371 individuals were rounded up for questioning and verification.
Police arrested 660 suspects and bound down 744 others linked to cybercrime. At least 499 FIRs were registered. Officials said over Rs 519 crore in defrauded money reported through complaints on the NCRP portal was traced to mule accounts and scam networks.
The crackdown focused on dismantling key elements of cyber fraud operations. This included mule accounts used to move and hide money, agents handling withdrawals and transfers, and illegal call centres involved in job scams, telemarketing fraud, and tech support scams. Raids were conducted in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and West Bengal.
“Operation CyHawk reflects Delhi Police’s unwavering commitment to stay ahead of cyber criminals through intelligence-led and technology-driven policing. By targeting the financial and operational backbone of these networks, we have delivered a decisive blow to organised cyber fraud,” said police commissioner Satish Golchha. “This operation sends a strong and unequivocal message. Those who exploit citizens through digital means will be identified, tracked and be brought to justice. Our efforts will continue with greater intensity to ensure a cyber-safe Delhi and to contribute towards a cyber-secure India.”
Working with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), police carried out hotspot mapping, analysed suspicious mobile numbers, and verified account holders. Real-time backend support and analytics helped convert intelligence into action.
Officials said multiple illegal call centres were shut down. Large volumes of digital evidence, including phones, laptops, SIM cards, financial records, and storage devices, were seized and are under forensic analysis.
Investigators linked 3,564 NCRP complaints to mule accounts and issued 2,203 notices to individuals connected to fraud networks. Further action is expected as the probe expands.
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