New Delhi, Aug 12
Cyber crooks have left Delhiites poorer by Rs 70.64 crore in 184 financial crimes in the first half of 2025 till June 30, official data showed on Tuesday.
In 2024, Delhi citizens lost Rs 817 crore in 1,591 cybercrime incidents, Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Nityanand Rai told Lok Sabha in a written reply.
The MoS said the number of cyber financial fraud cases registered in Delhi in 2023 was 1,347, and the money lost by victims in such incidents added up to Rs 183 crore.
The MoS said as part of counter-cyber crime measures, the Delhi Police has set up IFSO (Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations), equipped with the latest equipment and software to investigate complex and sensitive cases of cyber-crimes.
Help desks at all police stations are equipped to assist women affected by cybercrimes.
A specialised Unit SPUWAC (Special Police Unit for Women and Children) is also functioning in the Delhi Police to handle such cases with sensitivity and urgency, said Rai.