The operation involved 43 police teams conducting searches across 16 states Panaji: Goa police arrested 24 people on Friday in an inter-state crackdown on cybercrime linked to 37 cases involving losses of over Rs 8 crore. The operation involved 43 police teams conducting searches across 16 states.The police also blocked 1,717 SIM cards suspected of being used for cyber fraud, along with 722 social media accounts and 814 fake websites linked to fraud cases involving losses of around Rs 2 crore.The operation was jointly conducted by the North district police, South district police and cyber crime police station to identify, trace and take action against those involved in cyber fraud and other cyber-related offences.A senior police officer said 43 teams were deployed across 16 states as part of the operation, underlining the force’s efforts to pursue cybercriminals beyond geographical boundaries.“The successful arrests and detection of cases underline the focused efforts, operational coordination and determination of Goa police in tackling organised cybercrime. The operation sends a clear message that individuals involved in cyber fraud cannot evade law enforcement by operating from outside the state,” Goa Police said.During 2026, the cyber crime police have also secured Rs 15.9 crore through lien marking in bank accounts suspected to be linked to fraudulent transactions.A senior police officer said these measures reflected the police’s efforts to intervene promptly, disrupt cybercrime networks, investigate cases and recover fraudulently transferred money, while prioritising victim assistance and financial relief.Reiterating its zero-tolerance policy towards cybercrime, police said strict legal action would be taken against anyone involved in cyber fraud or related offences. Investigations would focus on identifying offenders, tracing financial and digital trails, pursuing inter-state links and bringing cases to their logical conclusion.Alongside enforcement, the police are conducting cybercrime awareness programmes, particularly for vulnerable groups such as senior citizens and students. These initiatives aim to sensitise citizens to emerging cyber threats, online financial fraud, digital arrest scams and safe practices in the digital space.Info BoxCracking The Case24 | People arrested20 | Notices issued/served37 | Cybercrime cases crackedRs 8.2cr | Total fraud amount1,717 | No. of SIM cards blocked722 | Social media handles blocked814 | Fake websites blocked306 | Zero e-FIRs converted into regular FIRs644 | Grievance redressal mechanism (GRM) requests resolvedRs 1.9cr | Refunded to cyber fraud victims through the MRM portal
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