5% Rise in Cybercrimes in India in 2021, Charge-sheeting Only in One-third Cases: Govt Data
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5% Rise in Cybercrimes in India in 2021, Charge-sheeting Only in One-third Cases: Govt Data

News 18  

India reported 52,974 cases of cybercrime in 2021, an increase of over 5 per cent from 2020 and over 15 per cent from 2019, according to latest government data. Over 70 per cent of the cybercrime cases were reported from Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Assam, the National Crime Records Bureau’s ‘Crime In India 2021’ report showed. The charge-sheeting rate in cybercrime cases in 2021 was recorded at 33.8, the report showed, suggesting that the police probe was completed only in one-third of the cases registered across the country. Among states and union territories, the highest number of cybercrime cases was reported from Telangana, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Assam, while Delhi lodged 356 such offences.

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Cybercriminals defraud Odisha’s ex-IT minister of ₹1.4 crore
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Cybercriminals defraud Odisha’s ex-IT minister of ₹1.4 crore

Hindustan Times  

Bhubaneswar, An Odisha MLA and former information technology minister has lost ₹1.4 to cyber fraud in around one-and-a-half months, a senior police officer said here on Monday. Cybercriminals defraud Odisha’s ex-IT minister of ₹ 1.4 crore The police arrested seven people - four from Karnataka and three from Tamil Nadu - in connection with the case. During the investigation, the …

Puducherry cyber police to get advanced equipment to speed up investigation
3 days, 5 hours ago

Puducherry cyber police to get advanced equipment to speed up investigation

The Hindu  

With cybercrimes on the rise, the Puducherry Police Department has outlined measures to strengthen its Cyber wing by enhancing technological capabilities, inducting more men with engineering and science background and giving them proper training. To deploy technology in cracking cases, the Police Department has planned to strengthen the Cyber Police Station by procuring modern investigation tools, including data extraction software …

74 persons arrested in cybercrime cases in 3 years in Tripura: Govt in Assembly
1 week, 1 day ago

74 persons arrested in cybercrime cases in 3 years in Tripura: Govt in Assembly

Hindustan Times  

AGARTALA: Tripura has recorded a total of 123 cases and arrests of 74 persons in connection with cybercrime related complaints in the last three years, according to a Home Department report tabled in the state Assembly. All the vital cybercrime related complaints registered in different police stations are forwarded to cybercrime unit with approval of the director general of police …

₹3.14 cr cyber fraud: Police teams leave for Assam, W Bengal
1 week, 4 days ago

₹3.14 cr cyber fraud: Police teams leave for Assam, W Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Noida: Days after a 77-year-old man reported to have been duped of ₹3.14 cr after being put under digital arrest for over a fortnight until March 12, the cybercrime branch police on Friday said they have dispatched two teams to Assam and West Bengal for involved suspects. The elderly man visited the bank around seven times in 16 days and …

Karnataka reports 12 deepfake-related cybercrime cases in two years
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Karnataka reports 12 deepfake-related cybercrime cases in two years

The Hindu  

Karnataka is seeing an increase in cybercrimes linked to deepfake technology. Revenge crime A senior police official said while deepfake-related cases have been reported in Karnataka, their numbers remain relatively low compared to other forms of cybercrime. In most instances, the victim has a strong suspicion about who might be responsible, making it easier for us to identify and apprehend …

State govt. releases updated investigation manual for tackling cybercrimes
2 weeks, 3 days ago

State govt. releases updated investigation manual for tackling cybercrimes

The Hindu  

Amid a surge in cybercrimes, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday released the fourth edition of the Cybercrime Investigation Manual at CIDECODE-2025, a cybercrime investigation summit held in Bengaluru. The release of the fourth edition of the Cybercrime Investigation Manual, alongside initiatives like the hackathon and cyber law ideathon, reflects our unwavering commitment to building a secure digital Karnataka—and a …

Govt blocks over 87,000 accounts across WhatsApp and Skype which were linked to digital arrest scam
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Govt blocks over 87,000 accounts across WhatsApp and Skype which were linked to digital arrest scam

India Today  

In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Indian government has blocked more than 87,000 accounts on WhatsApp and Skype that were linked to the digital arrest scam. By February 2025, 17,718 cases of the digital arrest scam have already been reported, with victims losing an amount totalling Rs 210.21 crore. The digital arrest scam is a sophisticated cyber fraud where …

Cyber fraud in India: $12.2 mn lost, 13,384 cases reported in first nine months of 2024-25
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Cyber fraud in India: $12.2 mn lost, 13,384 cases reported in first nine months of 2024-25

Firstpost  

According to the data, fraud cases involving ₹100,000 or more have risen drastically over the years. The amount lost to these cybercrimes reached a record ₹177 crore in FY 2024 The fraud cases involving ₹100,000 or more have risen drastically over the years. During this period, a total number of 13,384 cases of cyber fraud were registered in the country …

Cyber fraud losses in India have surge nearly 10-fold in a decade: finance ministry
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Cyber fraud losses in India have surge nearly 10-fold in a decade: finance ministry

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Losses due to cyber frauds have surged nearly 10-fold in a decade, Pankaj Chaudhary, minister of state in the Union finance ministry, said on Monday. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Chaudhary said losses due to cyber frauds increased to ₹177.05 crore in 2023-24 from ₹18.46 crore in 2014-15. In the first nine months of FY25, …

Cybercrime probes focus on crypto transactions
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Cybercrime probes focus on crypto transactions

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a move to strengthen investigations into cases relating to cyber crime, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to ramp up its efforts to track increasing cryptocurrency transactions, particularly since 2020, as an analysis of the data available with the agencies revealed that criminals are directly or indirectly using the digital currencies to launder and take …

DGP appointed exclusively to monitor cybercrimes in State: Home Minister
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DGP appointed exclusively to monitor cybercrimes in State: Home Minister

The Hindu  

Expressing concern over the increasing cases of cybercrime in the State, Home Minister G. Parameshwara informed the Legislative Council on Thursday that the number of such cases had increased from 10,572 in 2020 to 21,984 by 2024. Bhoje Gowda on the law and order situation in the State, Dr. Parameshwara said Karnataka has set up an exclusive cyber unit to …

T.N. Cyber Crime Wing arrests two men from Surat in ‘digital arrest’ scam
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T.N. Cyber Crime Wing arrests two men from Surat in ‘digital arrest’ scam

The Hindu  

The Cyber Crime Wing of Tiruvallur police has arrested two men from Surat, Gujarat, for their alleged involvement in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. On December 17 last year, a victim of the fraud, hailing from Tiruvallur district, registered a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal alleging he was defrauded to the tune of ₹71 lakh. The caller told …

Cybercrime sweep: 161 offenders arrested across 11 States in January, February
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Cybercrime sweep: 161 offenders arrested across 11 States in January, February

The Hindu  

The cybercrime unit of the Cyberabad police detected as many as 82 cases, leading to the arrest of 161 offenders across 11 States during the first two months of 2025. The operation targeted various forms of cyber frauds, including trading scams, digital arrest fraud, and part-time job frauds. Other significant fraud categories included digital arrest fraud, with 15 cases and …

Cybercrime may cost India Rs 20,000 core in 2025; banking, e-com most vulnerable
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Cybercrime may cost India Rs 20,000 core in 2025; banking, e-com most vulnerable

India Today  

The menace of cybercrime continues to target more Indians and heavy losses. Bengaluru-based cybersecurity firm CloudSEK, after analysing data related to more than 5000 now-defunct malicious website domains and instances of abuse of over 16000 brands, has predicted that Indians and Indian companies could lose Rs 20,000 crore to cybercrimes in 2025. Scams related to brand impersonation alone could cost …

Despite awareness campaigns, many fall victim to online financial fraud in Kozhikode
1 month ago

Despite awareness campaigns, many fall victim to online financial fraud in Kozhikode

The Hindu  

Even after a series of aggressive awareness campaigns against scammers and online financial fraud, there is no let-up in the number of new cheating cases and the volume of money lost in each incident in Kozhikode district. According to cyber cell officers, many fresh cases related to loss of money by way of responding to messages of scammers through hacked …

How India's cybercrime crackdown is ensnaring digital devils
1 month, 1 week ago

How India's cybercrime crackdown is ensnaring digital devils

India Today  

For those who relish the sport of stringing along scammers—those insidious voices claiming to be police officers, courier agents demanding OTPs or bank officials offering too-good-to-be-true deals—you may have noticed a change in their tone. India’s offensive against cybercriminals Like a vast, invisible web spun across the country, India’s cybercrime crackdown has ensnared thousands of digital fraudsters. Empowering the citizen …

Nearly 2,000 Indians working in cybercrime camps near Myanmar-Thailand border: Report
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Nearly 2,000 Indians working in cybercrime camps near Myanmar-Thailand border: Report

Firstpost  

Almost 2,000 Indian nationals are working in cybercrime-related operations in Myanmar’s Myawaddy. Image Credit: Pexels Almost 2,000 Indian nationals are working in cybercrime-related operations in Myanmar’s Myawaddy, The Times of India reported. Indian citizens working there are lured by fake job offers in many Southeast Asian countries, such as Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar, only to find themselves trapped in “cyber …

Refund in cyber frauds just 0.48 per cent in Andhra Pradesh
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Refund in cyber frauds just 0.48 per cent in Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has recorded a dismal 0.48% refund of lost money in cyber frauds to victims in 2024. Of the total Rs 974.12 crore lost in cyber frauds that took place from January 1 to December 31, 2024, the cybercrime police stations in the 26 districts of the State have only recovered Rs 4.75 crore, which amounts to a …

Top cybercrime police officials of southern States to meet in Hyderabad
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Top cybercrime police officials of southern States to meet in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

Hyderabad is gearing up to host a high-level cybercrime meeting in March, bringing together top police officials from southern States to strengthen inter-State collaboration, identify critical loopholes, and develop effective strategies to combat online frauds that transcend borders. Conference eased inter-State coordination challenges: official By bringing together police officials from 14 States, Shield 2025 helped in creating a mechanism for …

Cybercrime prosecutions struggle amid legal and technical gaps, say experts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cybercrime prosecutions struggle amid legal and technical gaps, say experts

The Hindu  

Amid discussions about the rising number of cybercrime cases, low conviction rate has emerged as a key challenge. Srikrishna, a retired Supreme Court judge, emphasised the need for specialised training for lawyers handling cybercrime cases. Latest cyber offences like ‘digital arrest’, which have been been making headlines are not defined in the Indian law, raising serious questions about the investigation …

Thiruvananthapuram City police launch probe into cybercrime
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thiruvananthapuram City police launch probe into cybercrime

The Hindu  

The City Cyber police have launched an investigation into a case where an online scam led to a city resident being defrauded of ₹1.84 crore. The victim was reportedly tricked by scammers who posed as officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and falsely claimed that he was involved in a money laundering case. According to the police, the …

CBI conducts searches in Delhi and Haryana in cybercrime case
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CBI conducts searches in Delhi and Haryana in cybercrime case

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has searched 11 locations in Delhi and neighbouring Haryana in connection with a cybercrime case, resulting in the seizure of ₹1.08 crore in cash, $1000, and 252 gm of gold.The Central Bureau of Investigation has searched 11 locations in Delhi and neighbouring Haryana in connection with a cybercrime case, resulting in the seizure of ₹1.08 …

Cyber Fraudster Dupe Rs 25 Lakh, Nabbed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cyber Fraudster Dupe Rs 25 Lakh, Nabbed

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: City cybercrime officials have arrested a fraudster named Cheruku Naveen, 33, for orchestrating 87 part-time job and investment frauds across the country, including 14 in Telangana. According to DCP CCS Dara Kavitha, a 41-year-old victim received a WhatsApp message offering a part-time job reviewing Google Maps. City cybercrime officials urge citizens to remain cautious of fraudulent job and investment …

Foreign Cyber Crooks Prove Tough Nuts for Police
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Foreign Cyber Crooks Prove Tough Nuts for Police

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Tracking cyber criminals operating from other countries, a majority of them from organised gangs in southeast Asia, has become a challenge for cyber crime police, an official said. According to the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System, a total of 12 lakh cybercrime incidents were reported from metro cities in India last year. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau …

Rs 1.7K crore lost to cyber crimes in Tamil Nadu last year
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rs 1.7K crore lost to cyber crimes in Tamil Nadu last year

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu’s residents lost Rs 1,673.85 crore in 2024, of which Rs 771.98 crore was frozen and around Rs 83.84 crore was returned to the victims, official statistics released by the state cyber crime wing on Wednesday said. Data shows that 1.3 lakh complaints were registered on the National Cyber Crime Registration Portal in 2024 in Tamil Nadu, which …

International Cyber Crooks a Challenge to Agencies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

International Cyber Crooks a Challenge to Agencies

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Dealing with international fraudsters, who keep updating their modus operandi, has become a challenge for cyber crime agencies in the city. According to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center, 11,383 cybercrimes were reported in metro cities of the country, including online trading frauds over the last nine months of 2024. According to the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and …

Handling cybercrimes through public-private partnership model
2 months ago

Handling cybercrimes through public-private partnership model

The Hindu  

In recent years, cybercrimes have skyrocketed, becoming one of the most pressing challenges for governments, organisations, and individuals worldwide. CCITR, a PPP Model To put in place an institutionalized structure for an effective capacity building of cybercrime investigations, the CID Karnataka, in collaboration with Infosys Foundation and Data Security Council of India, set up the Centre for Cybercrime Investigation Training …

Tirupati police bust cybercrime gang involved in digital arrest scams
2 months ago

Tirupati police bust cybercrime gang involved in digital arrest scams

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirupati district police have dismantled a cybercrime gang that deceived individuals by posing as officials conducting “digital arrests.” Police arrested six suspects and seized Rs.32.5 lakh in cash, 141 grams of gold worth approximately Rs.10 lakh, eight mobile phones, two laptops, one SIM module and eight routers from their possession. Last week, the police had arrested Arun Vinay …

Puducherry cybercrime cops crack network extorting money from loan app users
2 months, 1 week ago

Puducherry cybercrime cops crack network extorting money from loan app users

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: Puducherry Cyber Crime police have uncovered a major cyber fraud network that has allegedly extorted hundreds of crores of rupees from victims across India through instant loan applications, and arrested a Kerala man, who had Rs 10.65 crore credited to his bank accounts. The probe began in 2023 when Andrews, a resident of Puducherry, registered a complaint alleging he …

Cybercrime police froze 80% of money lost to online fraudsters in Salem in 2024
2 months, 1 week ago

Cybercrime police froze 80% of money lost to online fraudsters in Salem in 2024

The Hindu  

The Salem District Cybercrime Police froze nearly 80% of the money that was stolen by online fraudsters in 2024 and returned ₹1.01 crore to the victims. The fraudsters woo people by attracting speech or Financial complaints including luring people to give jobs online, promising to provide high interest rate for money investment and online trading in foreign countries. In 2024, …

₹4.14 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: Puducherry police
2 months, 1 week ago

₹4.14 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: Puducherry police

The Hindu  

The cybercrime wing of the Puducherry police received 3,129 complaints pertaining to cyber fraud in 2024. According to a police official, a total of ₹46.08 crore was lost by victims to cyber fraud last year as against ₹10.83 crore in 2023. Police sources said that online trading, online part-time job fraud, fedex courier scam, and instant loan app fraud were …

[Advt.]Legal Expatiate: 5 Day Online Certificate Course On Cyber Law And Cyber Crime Litigation [27th Jan to 31st Jan]
2 months, 1 week ago

[Advt.]Legal Expatiate: 5 Day Online Certificate Course On Cyber Law And Cyber Crime Litigation [27th Jan to 31st Jan]

Live Law  

In this course, you'll delve into the dimensions of cyber law and cyber crime matters. TOPICS COVERED Module 1 - Information Technology Act - ⁠Provisions of BNS on Cyber Crime in India - ⁠Provisions of BNSS on Cyber Crime in India - ⁠Provisions of BSA on Cyber crime in India Module 2 - Cyber Crimes in India - Emerging trends …

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings
2 months, 1 week ago

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings

Hindustan Times  

Within five hours while sitting at home in India, retired professor Kamta Prasad Singh handed over his hard-earned savings to online fraudsters impersonating police. Indians have emptied their bank accounts "out of sheer fear", Modi said in an October radio broadcast, adding fraudsters "create so much psychological pressure on the victim". India runs the world's largest biometric digital identity programme …

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings
2 months, 1 week ago

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings

Hindustan Times  

Within five hours while sitting at home in India, retired professor Kamta Prasad Singh handed over his hard-earned savings to online fraudsters impersonating police. HT Image {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The cybercrime known as "digital arrest" where fraudsters pose online as law enforcement officials and order people to transfer huge amounts of money has become so rampant that Prime Minister …

₹83.34 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: T.N.’s Cyber Crime Wing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

₹83.34 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: T.N.’s Cyber Crime Wing

The Hindu  

The Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu police has frozen a total amount of ₹771.98 crore lost to cyber fraud and returned ₹83.34 crore to cybercrime victims in 2024. A press release said, the State police, under which the Cyber Crime Wing operates through the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930, have filed 4,326 First Information Reports by generating 79,449 …

Vizag Police Commissioner urges schools, colleges to teach students about ill effects of cybercrime
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vizag Police Commissioner urges schools, colleges to teach students about ill effects of cybercrime

The Hindu  

Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner Shanka Brata Bagchi has stressed the importance of public awareness of cybercrime. Speaking at an awareness programme on financial literacy and cybersecurity, held as part of the annual ‘GVL Sankranti Sambaralu’, which began on AU Engineering College grounds here on Sunday, January 12, he warned smartphone users against answering calls from unknown numbers. Mr. Narasimha Rao said …

‘Pathshala’ of a different kind
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Pathshala’ of a different kind

New Indian Express  

CHHATTISGARH: In Chhattisgarh’s Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, a pioneering initiative called ‘Cyber Pathshala’ is making waves in the fight against cybercrimes. However, ‘Cyber Pathshala’ is attempting to bridge this gap by educating the public about the latest cyber threats and how to avoid falling victim to them. The brainchild of Gupta, an IPS officer from the 2014 batch, the initiative operates through …

2,732 complaints of cyber financial fraud received by Cyber Crime Wing in 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2,732 complaints of cyber financial fraud received by Cyber Crime Wing in 2024

The Hindu  

The Cyber Crime Wing of the Greater Chennai Police received 2,732 complaints pertaining to cyber fraud last year. Police said in terms of financial recovery, due to swift police action, Rs.36.63 crore was frozen before they could be misused, and Rs.12.31 crore was successfully reverted to victims’ bank accounts through court orders. To assist the public further, the Cyber Crime …

30 cyber fraudsters arrested in Jaipur under ‘Operation Cyber Shield’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

30 cyber fraudsters arrested in Jaipur under ‘Operation Cyber Shield’

The Hindu  

In a major campaign under the ongoing ‘Operation Cyber Shield’, the Rajasthan Police on Saturday arrested 30 alleged cyber fraudsters after conducting raids at 40 places in five police station areas of Jaipur. “Moreover, one of the accused, a 25-year-old resident of Tonk district’s Kheda Kumbholav village, received training in cyber frauds in Sri Lanka,” Mr. Kumar said. The Cyber …

Hyderabad police crack down on cyber fraud syndicates, 23 arrested
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad police crack down on cyber fraud syndicates, 23 arrested

India Today  

In a major operation against cybercriminals, the Cyber Crime Police Station, Hyderabad, has arrested 23 individuals involved in a network of financial fraud schemes across multiple states, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The crackdown was part of a coordinated effort by five specialised teams targeting organised fraud syndicates exploiting digital systems. The investigation uncovered a variety …

www.online.con: Cyber fraud cases in Kerala
2 months, 3 weeks ago

www.online.con: Cyber fraud cases in Kerala

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: In October last year, a Perumbavoor man, doing business in a Gulf country, met a person in Dubai who shared his success story of earning crores through a share trading app. In 2024, cyber fraudsters swindled around Rs 698 crores from individuals in the state, a 200% increase from the Rs 210 crores lost in 2023. “Kerala, despite its …

Haryana: Over 5,000 cybercrime-related arrests made, Rs 268 crore recovered, says top cop
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Haryana: Over 5,000 cybercrime-related arrests made, Rs 268 crore recovered, says top cop

India TV News  

Haryana Police arrested 5,156 people in 2024 in cybercrime cases, recovering a total of Rs 268 crore, the state’s top police officer said on Friday. Kapur said nodal officers from 10 banks are working round-the-clock with the Haryana Police to prevent cybercrimes and from next week, more such officers will team up. He said, in 2023, Haryana Police made about …

Hyderabad: Two sisters arrested for threatening, extorting commuters
3 months ago

Hyderabad: Two sisters arrested for threatening, extorting commuters

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Lalaguda police arrested two sisters, Bhagya and Vennala, who were wanted since November 9 for threatening and extorting commuters. Two arrested, over 4 kg ganja seized at Secunderabad railway station Hyderabad: The railway police arrested Sraban Nayak and Tafan Bishove of Odisha and seized 4.858 kg dry ganja that the duo was allegedly smuggling, at the Secunderabad railway …

Crimes Against Women Drop, Property Recovery Soars in Nandyal
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3 months ago

Crimes Against Women Drop, Property Recovery Soars in Nandyal

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Nandyal district recorded a rise in murders, increasing from 32 in 2023 to 45 in 2024. Overall, criminal cases in the district dropped by 14.3 per cent compared to the previous year. Cybercrimes emerged as a major concern, increasing by 93 per cent, from 29 cases in 2023 to 56 in 2024. SP Rana attributed the 26 per cent …

Bapatla sees decline in crime, rise in cyber offenses
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3 months ago

Bapatla sees decline in crime, rise in cyber offenses

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Bapatla district reported significant changes in crime and enforcement trends this year, as revealed in a press conference led by Tushar Dudi on Tuesday. The annual report showcased a 32.1 per cent drop in registered cases, declining from 5,361 in 2023 to 3,637 in 2024. Property crimes also saw a 13.5 per cent reduction, from 478 cases in …

Indore reports over 10,000 cyber fraud complaints in 2024: Rs 60 crore lost, Rs 12.5 cr recovered
3 months ago

Indore reports over 10,000 cyber fraud complaints in 2024: Rs 60 crore lost, Rs 12.5 cr recovered

India TV News  

In a shocking revelation, online fraudsters have duped residents of Indore of Rs 60 crore in 2024, according to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Dandotia. Fraudsters appropriated Rs 60 crore from victims, but we managed to retrieve and return Rs 12.5 crore,” ADCP Dandotia said on Monday. “Victims included professionals and even a former judge of the Madhya Pradesh …

Cybercrime Losses in Kakinada Surge to Rs 26.57 Crore in 2024
3 months ago

Cybercrime Losses in Kakinada Surge to Rs 26.57 Crore in 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada:The Kakinada district police headquarter would provide one drone to every police station under it as part of the efforts to bring down the crime rate in 2025. He said women police would visit colleges, schools, villages, government and private offices and hold meetings to spread awareness about cyber safety and security in 2025. However, he said the police achieved …

Crime rate in NTR district down by 10.76% in 2024
3 months ago

Crime rate in NTR district down by 10.76% in 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:The NTR district witnessed an overall reduction in the crime rate in 2024. This represents a 26.05 per cent reduction compared to the 1,977 cases reported in 2023. Addressing the media after NTR District’s annual crime review meeting here on Monday, city police commissioner Rajasekhara Babu cited a staggering 73.14 per cent increase in cybercrimes. He said there was a …

Vizag reports increase in FIRs, fall in crime rate
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3 months ago

Vizag reports increase in FIRs, fall in crime rate

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam:Visakhapatnam registered a “decline in the overall crime rate,” despite an increase in the number of FIRs compared to the previous year – claims the city police. City police commissioner Sankhabrata Bagchi said FIR registrations rose from 7,979 to 9,142, in the backdrop of the election-related incidents. The number of NDPS cases has increased over the past two years, with …

AP police take to AI VijayASTraM; overall crime falls by 5.7% in 2024
3 months ago

AP police take to AI VijayASTraM; overall crime falls by 5.7% in 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: AP director general of police Ch. He said, “Andhra Pradesh will use AI – VijayASTraM all over the state through smartpolice.ai to supervise traffic management, send real-time alerts, perform predictive analysis and ensure dynamic police deployment. The DGP said although the overall crime rate in the state has decreased by 5.7 per cent this year, cybercrimes have seen a …

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