The Delhi Police have launched one of their largest operations against cybercrime, named 'CyHawk 4.0', resulting in the detention of 8,371 suspects and the arrest of over 1,400 individuals. This coordinated effort targeted fraud networks involved in scams exceeding ₹519 crore (approximately $63 million USD) across the national capital. The operation, conducted in collaboration with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and the Ministry of Home Affairs, involved simultaneous raids across various districts after a month of intelligence gathering.

Authorities registered 499 new First Information Reports (FIRs) and made significant progress in 324 ongoing investigations. The operation exposed a vast cyber fraud network utilizing mule bank accounts and fake call centers, facilitating scams such as fake job offers and tech support fraud. Notably, a case linked to a popular food chain in Khan Market involved a ₹3.3 crore scam, with one suspect arrested and another under legal bond.

The crackdown spanned multiple districts, revealing various fraud schemes including a ₹67 crore network in Dwarka and scams involving cryptocurrency and international links. Police emphasized that the operation marks a significant step in dismantling organized cybercrime networks and that investigations will continue to trace remaining suspects and financial flows.