According to the ministry of home affairs, Indians lost a total of Rs 7,488.6 crore to cyber fraud in the past year. Maharashtra recorded the highest losses at Rs 990.7 crore, followed by Telangana at Rs 759.1 crore. Other states such as Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Gujarat also experienced significant financial losses. The ministry emphasized the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and public awareness campaigns. The ‘Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting Management System’ received over 11 lakh complaints last year, and the ‘National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal’ has been launched to enable the public to report cybercrimes.
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