Hyderabad: Additional Commissioner of Police (SIT and Crimes) M. Srinivas on Sunday conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Cyber Crimes Unit to strengthen the response to emerging cyber threats, including AI-enabled scams, fake dating apps, trading and investment frauds, and digital arrest scams.
During the inspection, the Additional CP Srinivas reviewed various functional aspects of the unit, including overall case pendency, digital forensic capabilities, the operational efficiency of the 1930 Cyber Crime Helpline and staff deployment.
Srinivas issued clear instructions and targeted guidelines to the ACP/SHO, Cyber Crimes, and investigative teams, focusing on key priority areas.
Addressing the cybercrime officers, he stressed the need to accelerate investigations, particularly in high-value cyber fraud cases, to ensure the timely delivery of justice.
He also emphasised strengthening digital evidence collection and ensuring meticulous legal documentation to secure high conviction rates.
We have enhanced inter-agency coordination with banks, payment gateways, and financial institutions for the immediate freezing and recovery of defrauded funds, additional DCP said.
Following the instructions of City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, cybercrime teams have started implementing robust tracking mechanisms to effectively monitor and systematically dispose of long-pending cases.
He further emphasised that the Cyber Crimes Unit must maintain a proactive, swift and victim-centric approach, with a strong focus on fund recovery, technical accuracy and preventive public outreach to effectively combat cybercrime.
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