7,000+ daily cybercrime complaints reported in India, primarily originating from SE Asia.
India is experiencing a significant surge in cybercrime, with over 7,000 complaints daily reported up to May 2024. Cyber fraudsters mainly operate from key locations in Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. The number of complaints has increased steadily: 26,049 in 2019, 2,55,777 in 2020, 4,52,414 in 2021, 9,56,790 in 2022, and 15,56,215 in 2023. The Indian government has established a high-powered committee to address the escalating cybercrimes originating from Southeast Asia.
May 22, 2024
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