India is facing a sharp increase in cybercrime, with registered cases shocking from 27,248 in 2018 to 65,893 in 2022, which marks over 140% increase in just five years. Data is released by the Ministry of Home Affairs in a written response to Lok Sabha.
As the report is released in the context of crimes against older, the ministry is clarified that the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) did not continue to victims of senior citizen.
In response to the growing threat of digital, the government’s government intensified efforts through a multi-pronged strategy. Cyber crime coordination of India (I4C) was established to lead an coordinated national response.
A key success is ‘1930’ toll-free trustline and the Citizen Financial Cyber Charber Charder and management system. This initiative has helped save Rs 5,489 crore from lost in tricks of over 17.82 lakh complaints. Citizens are encouraged to report All incidents on the national cyber crime reporting portal (cybercrime.gov.in).
To disrupt criminal surgery, authorities prevent over 9.42 Lakh Fraudulent SIM cards and 2.63 Lakh Mobile Handss.
The government also handles many public awareness campaigns, using social media handle ‘@Cyberdost‘, Tunes Tunes, and SMS alorts to teach citizens to control digital scams. This double method of strong enforcement and public education intends to make a safe digital environment for all Indians.
