Tiruchy sees surge in cybercrime; Rs 42 crore lost in four years, new scams rising

TIRUCHY: The city has seen a massive surge in cyber crime, with 4,512 cases registered in the last four years. Scammers have cheated people of Rs 42.71 crore, including Rs 24.52 crore in 2024, as per data shared by the cybercrime unit. Out of the 4,512 cases, 337 cases were reported in 2021. The number skyrocketed to 1,770 in 2024, and 323 cases have been reported in the first few months of 2025.