Cybercrime cases in Mumbai have increased by 27% in the first nine months of this year compared to the same period last year. According to data revealed by the Mumbai Police, a total of 4,054 cases were reported this year, up from 3,191 cases in the previous year. Of these, 920 have been solved, and 970 suspects have been arrested in 2024.
Reported cybercrime cases this year from January to September:
Online cheating saw the largest increase, with cases rising by 38%. Out of the 2,349 online cheating cases reported, 214 were solved, and 516 suspects were arrested.
Police data highlighted that certain cybercrimes saw an upward trend this year. Increases were noted in phishing, MIM attacks, spoofing, job fraud, investment fraud, pornography, hacking, insurance/provident fund fraud, fake website fraud, matrimonial fraud, and data theft cases.
However, some cybercrime types saw a decrease. Declines were noted in cryptocurrency fraud, loan fraud, obscene email/SMS/MMS posts, fake social media profiles, credit and debit card fraud, online purchase fraud, and sextortion.