Delhi Emerges as a Cybercrime Hotspot as Residents Lost Over Rs 1,450 cr in 11 Years
Delhi Emerges as a Cybercrime Hotspot as Residents Lost Over Rs 1,450 cr in 11 Years
“Delhi is a huge pit for cybercrime rates, and the rate is still increasing at a fast pace.”
Policymakers and proponents of digital safety are alarmed by a report that details the losses from cybercrime in the nation’s capital during the previous ten years. Delhi has developed into a major hotspot for online fraud, according to data examined by The Hans India, with citizens losing a total of over INR 1,450 crore over 11 years.
Authorities observe a growing financial cost and an expedited increase in cybercrime. Delhi residents lost INR 817 crore in 1,591 incidents in 2024 alone. In 184 documented occurrences, an extra ₹70.64 crore was embezzled during the first half of 2025. This increase reflects a persistent and growing dangerous environment.
Nearly 700 people are victims of cyber scams every day, which translates to 200–250 cases of financial theft alone, according to Deputy Commissioner Hemant Tiwari of the Delhi Police Cyber Cell.
Sextortion, OTP theft, investment and loan-app scams, “digital arrest” frauds, and deepfake-enabled blackmail are examples of common schemes.
Cyberscams Increase as Technology and Trust Collide
Delhi has been a haven for hackers over the last ten years due to its growing reliance on online communication, UPI, investment platforms, and digital payments. Fake legal threats, alluring investment returns, or impersonation are common ways to deceive victims and force them to make instantaneous transactions to fictitious bank accounts or digital wallets.
Law enforcement claims tracing is still difficult despite the severity. To hide leads, criminals spread illicitly obtained money among several accounts, cash them out via ATMs, and then exchange them for cryptocurrency or gift cards.
Since April 2021, more than INR 10,300 crore has been embezzled throughout India, according to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). Approximately INR 1,127 crore was blocked by authorities, highlighting the significance of prompt reporting.
Countermeasures: Prepare or Fail
Delhi’s defensive stance is getting stronger. Each of the 15 districts now has a single cyber police station, and to handle delicate cases, specific units like SPUWAC (Women & Children Safety) and IFSO (Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations) have been established. Since stopping payments within 24 hours significantly improves the likelihood of recovery, citizens are encouraged to report fraud as soon as possible using the 1930 helpline and National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
Experts stress that in order to stop the rise in cybercrime in the capital, increased digital awareness, public education, and legal literacy are crucial.
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