Rs 1,717 crore lost to digital fraud in Delhi since 2023, only 10% recovered: Government

Delhi lost approximately Rs 1,717 crore to digital payment fraud and online cheating between 2023 and 2025, with only 10% recovered. The Delhi Police reported a significant rise in cases, prompting enhanced measures like the ‘1930’ helpline and a specialized financial fraud mitigation center to expedite fund recovery and raise public awareness.