₹45.21 Crore Returned to Cyber Fraud Victims in Telangana via Lok Adalat

• •Telangana returned ₹45.21 crore to 6,303 cyber fraud victims through a Lok Adalat.
• •The initiative saw an 81% increase in refunds compared to previous sessions.
• •Authorities have returned ₹445.41 crore to nearly 60,000 victims since the program's launch.

On June 20, 2026, Telangana authorities returned ₹45.21 crore to 6,303 victims of cyber fraud through a Lok Adalat. This initiative was coordinated by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) alongside various legal and financial institutions. The amount refunded marks an 81% increase compared to previous sessions, reflecting a growing effort to recover funds lost to online scams. Cyberabad Police Commissionerate facilitated the highest recovery, aiding 2,232 victims with ₹21.91 crore. Since the Lok Adalat recovery mechanism's inception, ₹445.41 crore has been returned to nearly 60,000 victims. Yearly recoveries have significantly increased, with ₹70.07 crore returned in 2026 alone as of June 20. Authorities continue to urge citizens to protect their financial information and report fraud promptly.