Conventional burglary is passe, cyber fraudsters take centre stage in Kochi

KOCHI: As people upgrade to the latest technologies and adapt to modern changes, robbers are also shifting from their traditional methods of crime resulting in a steep decline in burglary cases within Kochi city limits. The recent crime statistics reveal a sharp drop in conventional thefts, including burglaries at both occupied and unmanned houses, chain snatching, and pick-pocketing. However, at the same time, there has been a substantial rise in cyber fraud cases, including online loan scams, said a police source.