Its report for 2022 states that overall, cybercrime in the nation increased by 25% over the prior year. The number of cases relating to cyber offences increased dramatically by 42.7% in 19 metro areas. Bengaluru is the nation’s cybercrime capital, accounting for almost 75% of these offences.
Of the 13,534 cybercrime cases recorded from 19 metropolises in 2022, 9,940 were from Bengaluru. Karnataka is the state with the highest amount of cybercrimes due to the lead Bengaluru provided. According to Priyank Kharge, the minister of information technology, cybercrime will cost the state an average of Rs 1 crore every day by 2022.Bengaluru’s officials assert that because the city is home to a large concentration of IT experts and is considered India’s cyber capital, it is at the forefront of the cybercrime scene.
Source: EXCON
They contend that the city’s stance also demonstrates a high degree of knowledge about cyber law, which encourages improved reporting. However, this is a nonsensical argument. Bengaluru reported 9,940 cyber crimes in 2022, compared to just 282 in Hyderabad, a significant IT powerhouse.
The paper claims that Bengaluru has more questionable differences. It has the highest amount of drug crimes, as well as prostitution, dowry harassment, and reckless and careless driving cases. Bengaluru continues to hold the top spot in these categories, with other cities taking the second and third places.
Source: WION
When a city tops the nation in terms of crime, everything must be done right and with seriousness. The pattern is only getting worse, which is concerning. By the end of November this year, the city had already registered over 9,000 occurrences of cybercrime. Raising awareness and enhancing digital literacy are crucial, in addition to strengthening the infrastructure of law enforcement.
Cybercrime cases are pending in courts for a long time, and conviction rates are low. Proposals have been made for the establishment of special courts and a central cyber police force to expedite the investigation and resolution of cybercrimes. Given the steady rise in cyber transactions, law enforcement, banks, and other financial institutions have an obligation to guarantee safe and secure transactions and prompt detection and prosecution of fraudulent activity.
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