
Andhra Pradesh DGP Harish Kumar Gupta reported a decrease in overall crime in 2025, but highlighted significant challenges in controlling cybercrimes, ganja transportation, and crimes against women. He noted that cybercrime victims lost approximately ₹815 crore, with police recovering ₹98 crore and refunding ₹3 crore. The DGP emphasized the difficulty in tackling digital arrest cases due to perpetrators operating internationally and using cryptocurrency, urging greater public awareness. Narcotics cases saw a decline, with significant seizures and arrests made.