New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Cyber fraudsters have successfully duped Delhi residents of nearly Rs.1,000 crore so far this year. According to Delhi Police's official data, investment scams, digital arrests, and 'boss scams' emerged as the most prevalent and high-value cybercrimes.

According to the Delhi Police, these three fraud types dominated the city's criminal landscape in 2025. Crucially, the police have made significant strides in asset recovery this year; working in coordination with banks, they have managed to hold nearly 20% of the defrauded funds, which is almost double the 10% recovered in 2024. This marks a significant improvement in curbing victim losses.

In 2024, victims in the national capital collectively lost approximately Rs....