Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Cybercrime Surges in Karnataka: NCRB Report Reveals Trends
Cybercrime is on the rise in Karnataka, especially in Bengaluru.
The NCRB report shows a big jump in the number of cybercrimes in 2023.
Most cybercrimes involve money being stolen, often through investment and courier scams.
Banks are working with law enforcement to stop these crimes, but criminals are using sneaky methods like fake bank accounts and cryptocurrencies to hide the money.
The government is also trying to regulate the cryptocurrency market to prevent criminals from using it.
Karnataka saw a 74% increase in cybercrimes in 2023.
Bengaluru accounted for 80% of Karnataka's cybercrimes in 2023.
Cybercrimes constitute 32% of the total crimes in Karnataka.
The detection rate for cybercrimes in Karnataka is only 18%.
Money lost to cybercrimes in Karnataka in 2024 totaled Rs. 2,915 crore.
- Who
- Karnataka, Bengaluru
- What
- Experiencing a significant rise in cybercrimes.
- When
- 2023
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Due to various factors, including vulnerabilities in the banking system, and the increasing use of cryptocurrency in criminal activities.
- Cybercrime Cases in Karnataka (2023)
- 21,889
- Increase in Cybercrimes (Karnataka 2023)
- 74%
- Cybercrime Cases in Bengaluru (2023)
- 17,631
- Money Lost in Cybercrimes (Karnataka 2024)
- Rs. 2,915 crore
- Detection Rate (Karnataka 2023)
- 18%
- Main Cybercrime Types in Bengaluru
- Investment & Courier Frauds
