Hyderabad, Aug. 7 -- As many as 70 first information reports (FIRs) were registered and 49 individuals arrested for cyber crimes in July 2026, according to a statement by the Cyber Crime Police Station, Hyderabad.

The Cyber Crime Police apprehended 49 individuals across 15 states linked to 25 cases and refunded nearly Rs 99 lakh to victims.

The cases included trading fraud (29), social media (5), digital arrest (3), WhatsApp display picture fraud (3), matrimonial fraud (2), and one accused each for APK Fraud, Crypto trading impersonation, investment fraud, job fraud, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO), and purchasing old coins.

The state-wise breakdown of the 49 arrests includes Telangana (13), Maharashtra (7), Rajasth...