Tripura Police have frozen over 16,000 bank accounts linked to online fraud, uncovering scams involving more than ₹26 crore. Plans are in place to establish a cybercrime police station in Agartala to strengthen future investigations.

On May 02, 2025, officials declared that the Tripura Police’s cyber squad had blocked more than 16,000 bank accounts connected to online scams in a significant crackdown on cybercrime. It is suspected that over Rs 26 crore has been stolen in total through these cybercrimes.

Via social media and messaging applications, criminals have been luring victims with lottery scams, phoney loan offers, and fictitious employment offers. Scammers frequently pretended to be bank employees to trick senior citizens.

Blackmailing online has also increased. According to a police source, criminals frequently use video chats and altered recordings to extort money from lonely people.

Between April 2024 and April 2025, 4,283 complaints were submitted through the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal. Police seized accounts worth Rs 3.38 crore and recovered Rs 25.77 lakh.

Plans are underway to construct a dedicated cybercrime police station in Agartala, complete with skilled officers and cutting-edge equipment to better handle these types of crimes.