Maharashtra Cyber Cell conducted a rescue operation that brought home over 60 Indian nationals who were trapped in a cyber slavery racket in Myanmar, exposing a complex network of cyber exploitation and forced labor.

Maharashtra Cyber's division successfully rescued over 60 Indian nationals from cyber slavery in Myanmar and arrested five individuals linked to the trafficking network, disrupting a major cyber exploitation racket.

Maharashtra Cyber, the cyber wing of Maharashtra Police, rescued over 60 Indian nationals forced into cyber slavery in Myanmar. The agency registered three FIRs and arrested five individuals linked to the trafficking network, which exploited victims via fraudulent job offers and travel arrangements.

On April 11, 2025, Maharashtra Cyber successfully rescued over 60 Indian nationals who had been forced into cyber slavery in Myanmar and arrested five agents linked to the trafficking network, disrupting criminal exploitation and aiding vulnerable communities.

Maharashtra Cyber, the cyber wing of Maharashtra Police, rescued 60 Indian nationals held in Myanmar under false job promises and forced into cyber slavery, and arrested five agents involved in facilitating the trafficking.

In response to communal unrest in Nagpur triggered by demands concerning a historical monument, the Maharashtra Cyber Department flagged over 140 provocative social media posts and initiated legal actions. Several arrests were made, including a political leader and members of the Vishva Hindu Parishad, in an effort to curb hate speech and prevent further violence.

In response to communal clashes in Nagpur tied to inflammatory social media posts regarding Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb, the Maharashtra Cyber Department took strict legal action. They issued takedown notices under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000 and Section 94 of BNSS, 2023, targeting over 140 posts, videos, and messages on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube that were aimed at inciting communal tension and violence.

On March 20, 2025, Maharashtra Cyber, in coordination with the Nagpur City Cyber Police Station, identified and flagged multiple social media accounts disseminating provocative and inflammatory content linked to communal violence in Nagpur. The action targeted posts designed to incite unrest and deepen communal divisions.

In response to the recent Nagpur violence, the Maharashtra Cyber department identified over 140 objectionable social media posts and videos designed to incite communal unrest. Notices under section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act 2000 and section 94 of the BNSS were issued to facilitate prompt takedown and identity tracking of the perpetrators.

In response to communal unrest following recent riots in Nagpur, Maharashtra Cyber, in coordination with the Nagpur City Cyber Police Station, identified over 140 social media accounts deemed to be disseminating provocative content and issued legal notices under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act and Section 94 of the BNSS to enforce their removal. This initiative aims to curb incitement and maintain public order.

On September 7, 2023, the Maharashtra cabinet approved an Rs 837 crore cyber security project aimed at curbing rising cyber crime. Maharashtra Cyber, the state's dedicated cyber wing responsible for rescuing victims of cyber slavery and investigating cyber crimes, is set to implement advanced technology and establish a 24/7 call center to facilitate citizen complaints and prompt investigations.

The Maharashtra cabinet unanimously approved an Rs 837 crore cyber safety project aimed at integrating advanced technologies such as a Control and Command Centre, CERT, and a cloud-based Data Centre to bolster cybersecurity and streamline cybercrime investigations. Maharashtra Cyber, the cyber wing of the state police tasked with rescuing victims of cyber slavery and investigating cyber crimes, is positioned to play a central role in the implementation of these measures.

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved an Rs837 crore cyber security project to enhance cyber crime investigation and citizen complaint systems. The project, set to upgrade digital tools and operational centers, will be implemented by Maharashtra Cyber, the cyber wing of Maharashtra Police.

The Maharashtra Cyber Security Project, approved by the state cabinet in September 2023, aims to significantly enhance the state's cybersecurity infrastructure through advanced AI, digital forensic tools, and the establishment of multiple centers including a Cybercrime Prevention Centre, Command and Control Centre, CERT-MH, and SOC. The initiative is designed to reduce cybercrime and improve response times, reflecting a strong commitment to public safety and robust law enforcement capabilities.

The Maharashtra government has approved ₹837 crore for a comprehensive cyber security project aimed at mitigating rising cyber crime. The project, set to be implemented under the guidance of Maharashtra Cyber, will include a command and control center, advanced forensic tools for technology-assisted investigations, an international-level training center, and a specialized Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-MH) to safeguard vulnerable populations.