Chandigarh, June 13 -- Haryana director general of police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur on Thursday said that the monthly losses due to cyber frauds which earlier ranged between Rs.70-80 crore have now been reduced to around Rs.38 crore.

The DGP said that in the past one-and-a-half year Haryana Police worked hard to control cybercrime, yielding positive results. He said that this sharp fall in cyber frauds was a result of a multi-layered strategy, clear target setting, and efficient use of resources.

The DGP honoured nodal officers of banks and telecom companies, 1930 helpline team members, and field police officers for their contributions in controlling cybercrime. The award ceremony held in Panchkula auditorium of Dial 112 ERSS building, was...