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Dec 7, 2023
A notable surge in cybercrime is evident in Telangana, with cases rising from 5,024 in 2020 to 10,303 in 2021, showcasing a concerning upward trajectory, according to an in-depth analysis of NCRB data.
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Among the 28 states in India, Telangana claimed the top spot for cybercrime cases in 2022, with Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh trailing behind at 12,556 and 10,117 cases, respectively, reflecting a widespread issue across the nation.
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The cumulative impact of cybercrime in India is substantial, with all 28 states reporting a total of 64,907 cases in the year 2022, emphasizing the urgency for enhanced cybersecurity measures nationwide.
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Telangana's rate of cybercrime cases per lakh population stood at 40.3, while the data also revealed that only 17.1% of cases resulted in the filing of a charge sheet, underscoring the challenges in addressing and prosecuting cyber offenses effectively.
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A detailed breakdown of cybercrime categories in Telangana includes 624 cases of ATM frauds, 3,223 online banking frauds, 2,179 OTP frauds, 4,467 cheating frauds, 280 instances of cyber stalking, and 234 cases of cyber blackmailing and threatening.
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The primary motive behind a significant portion of cybercrimes in Telangana, totaling 10,991 cases, was fraud. Extortion followed closely behind, accounting for 447 cases, according to the comprehensive data analysis.
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