Delhi and Rajasthan: North India's Cybercrime Hotspots with Nearly One Million Complaints
2 States, Million Complaints: How Delhi, Rajasthan Became North India's Cybercrime Hubs | Exclusive
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Delhi and Rajasthan have become the leading states for cybercrime in North India, accounting for 61% of complaints filed on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP). With nearly one million cases reported, experts highlight a concerning trend of organized scams and inadequate responses from authorities.
- 01Delhi and Rajasthan together account for 61% of all cybercrime complaints in North India.
- 02Delhi logged 5.71 lakh complaints, while Rajasthan reported 4.18 lakh.
- 03Rajasthan saw a 3.4-time surge in complaints in 2021, raising concerns about organized fraud networks.
- 04Delhi's complaints have quadrupled from 38,521 in 2020 to 1,52,874 in 2024.
- 05Low conviction rates and inadequate law enforcement responses exacerbate the cybercrime crisis.
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Delhi and Rajasthan have emerged as the primary centers of cybercrime in North India, with these two states accounting for 61% of complaints filed on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP). Since its inception, they have reported nearly one million cases, with Delhi alone contributing 5.71 lakh complaints, and Rajasthan following with 4.18 lakh. The situation is alarming, particularly in Rajasthan, where complaints surged from 11,637 in 2020 to 39,213 in 2021, attributed to the rise of organized fraud networks, increased smartphone access, and low digital literacy among victims. Meanwhile, Delhi's complaints have quadrupled over four years, highlighting its vulnerability due to high transaction volumes and population density. Despite the staggering number of complaints, the conversion into actionable investigations remains low, raising concerns that these complaints may become mere statistics without significant legal follow-up.
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The rise in cybercrime complaints affects ordinary citizens, leading to financial losses and a sense of insecurity in digital transactions.
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