Cyber Fraud Cases Surge to 29,758 in 2024 – Telangana Leads; Govt Rolls Out I4C & CFCFRMS Measures
Cyber fraud cases in India jumped to 29,758 in 2024, with Telangana accounting for the bulk. The government, through the I4C and reporting portals like CFCFRMS, has saved over ₹11,158 crore, while new platforms such as Samanvay and the Cyber Commando programme aim to strengthen cyber policing.
Cyber fraud in India has almost tripled in the last four years, rising from 10,395 cases in 2020 to 29,758 cases in 2024 . The data, presented by Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar in the Rajya Sabha, highlights a sharp increase in financial cyber crimes and the steps taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs to curb them. Key Developments Overall cyber‑fraud cases rose to 29,758 in 2024 (NCRB data). NCRB reported the rise and state‑wise distribution. I4C has been set up to ensure a coordinated response. The CFCFRMS saved over ₹11,158 crore from 32.80 lakh complaints up to 30 June 2026. New platforms such as the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal , Samanvay , and the Cyber Commando programme have been launched. Important Facts Among the 2024 cases, the most common types were: Online banking fraud – 4,659 cases Credit/Debit card fraud – 3,829 cases Marketing or investment fraud – 3,044 cases ATM fraud – 1,659 cases Fraud call or vishing – 1,264 cases Gaming app/website fraud – 1,019 cases (recorded since 2024) OTP fraud – 965 cases E‑wallet/UPI fraud – 723 cases State‑wise, Telangana reported the highest number of cases ( 18,922 ), followed by Bihar (4,020) , Maharashtra (2,827) and Odisha (1,546) . UPSC Relevance Understanding the rise of cyber fraud is cruc
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Key Insight
Cyber‑fraud triples; govt launches I4C and CFCFRMS to curb digital scams.
Key Facts
- कुल साइबर‑धोखाधड़ी के मामले 2020 में 10,395 से बढ़कर 2024 में 29,758 तक (लगभग 3‑गुना वृद्धि) हुए।
- Telangana ने सबसे अधिक मामले दर्ज किए: 18,922, इसके बाद Bihar (4,020), Maharashtra (2,827) और Odisha (1,546)।
- 2024 में प्रमुख धोखाधड़ी प्रकार: ऑनलाइन बैंकिंग (4,659), क्रेडिट/डेबिट कार्ड (3,829), मार्केटिंग/निवेश (3,044), एटीएम (1,659)।
- CFCFRMS पोर्टल (2021 में लॉन्च) ने 30 जून 2026 तक 32.80 लाख शिकायतों में से ₹11,158 करोड़ से अधिक वसूले।
- I4C (Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre) और National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal को अंतर‑राज्य समन्वय सुनिश्चित करने के लिए स्थापित किया गया।
- नए उपकरण – Samanvay डेटा‑शेयरिंग प्लेटफ़ॉर्म और Cyber Commando प्रशिक्षण प्रोग्राम – कानून प्रवर्तन प्रतिक्रिया को सुदृढ़ करने का लक्ष्य रखते हैं।
Background
The rise in cyber‑fraud reflects vulnerabilities created by rapid digital financial inclusion. It tests the effectiveness of inter‑governmental coordination (I4C) and citizen‑focused e‑governance mechanisms, topics covered under GS‑2 (Polity & Governance) and GS‑3 (Economy & Technology).
UPSC Syllabus
- GS2 — Functions and responsibilities of Union and States
- Prelims_GS — Constitution and Political System
- Prelims_CSAT — Basic Numeracy
Mains Angle
In a Mains answer, discuss how the surge in cyber‑fraud challenges governance and what policy steps like I4C, CFCFRMS, and state‑level cyber fraud centres can do to strengthen cyber‑security. (GS‑2/GS‑3)