Delhi Police Arrest Over 700 Cybercriminals in Massive 48-Hour Operation

In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Delhi Police have arrested more than 700 cybercriminals during a special 48-hour operation carried out across the city. The joint action, called “Cyber Hawk”, was conducted by district police teams along with the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit.

Police said the operation uncovered a widespread network of criminals involved in cheating, phishing, fake customer-care scams, investment frauds and digital payment thefts. Early investigations show suspicious and fraudulent transactions of nearly ₹1,000 crore, indicating a large cybercrime ecosystem operating from multiple locations.

Raids were conducted in several parts of Delhi and nearby areas. Officers detained suspects, seized mobile phones and computers, recovered forged documents, and identified bank accounts used to transfer money stolen from victims.

Senior officials said the operation will continue, as teams are now examining the seized digital evidence and tracking links to cybercrime syndicates across India.

This large-scale crackdown comes soon after the Delhi Police busted an international fake call centre in Satbari village, South Delhi. Eight people, including a woman, were arrested in that case. The call centre was targeting foreign nationals using VoIP systems, foreign databases and fake communication tools.

According to police, the racket was being run by Sanu, a wanted criminal with a history of illegal activities. He escaped moments before the raid and is currently on the run. A special team has been formed to track him down. The building used for the call centre, registered in the name of Sanu’s younger brother Rehan alias Tinny, has been sealed.

A large amount of electronic equipment—including computer systems, mobile phones, VoIP software and foreign data sets—was recovered from the building. Police said the setup was made to look like a genuine international customer support centre.

The arrested accused are now being questioned to determine the size of the network and their connections with other cyber-fraud groups.