Massive spike in digital arrest scams,cybercrimes almost tripled: Govt

Digital arrest scams and cybercrimes in India nearly tripled between 2022 and 2024, with the total amount defrauded soaring by 21 times. This alarming rise was highlighted in a report presented to the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, revealing the growing scale of digital fraud in the country.

In response to a question, Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar shared data from the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) detailing digital arrest scams and cybercrimes over the past three years.