India Sees Unprecedented Surge in Cybercrime

According to recent government data from the National Cyber Reporting Platform (NCRP), Cybercriminals defrauded Indians of Rs 33,165 crore over the past four years, with 2024 alone accounting for Rs 22,812 crore.

Key Points

Year-wise Financial Losses:
- 2023: Rs 7,496 crore
- 2024: Rs 22,812 crore
Cybercrime Hotspots Identified:
- Jharkhand: Deoghar
- Rajasthan: Deeg, Alwar, Jaipur, Jodhpur
- Haryana: Nuh
- Uttar Pradesh: Mathura, Gautam Buddha Nagar
- West Bengal: Kolkata
- Gujarat: Surat
- Bihar: Nalanda, Nawada
- Karnataka: Bengaluru Urban
- Kerala: Kozhikode
E-FIR System: Union Home Minister has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to develop an online e-FIR portal for cyber fraud victims, allowing them to file complaints for frauds above Rs 10 lakh.
Suspect Registry Impact: Since its launch in September 2024, the government’s cybercrime suspect registry has blocked six lakh fraudulent transactions, preventing losses worth Rs 1,800 crore.
National Cyber-Police Station: Plans are underway to integrate state police forces into a centralized e-FIR system via the NCRP portal.