Cyber Frauds Cost Indians Over ₹52,976 Crore in Six Years: Shocking Statistics Revealed
Massive Financial Losses Due to Cyber Crime
New Delhi: Over the last six years, cyber fraud has led to a staggering loss of more than ₹52,976 crore for Indians, with Maharashtra being the state most affected by these crimes, as per recent findings.
In 2025 alone, the reported losses reached approximately ₹19,813 crore, accompanied by 2,177,524 complaints related to cheating, according to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), which gathered data from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
The previous year, 2024, saw losses of ₹22,849.49 crore and 1,918,852 complaints, indicating a troubling trend of increasing financial crimes, including investment scams, online frauds, and banking-related deceptions.
Experts believe that the surge in these crimes can be attributed to the rapid shift towards digital transactions and the emergence of more advanced scam operations.
The statistics reveal that Maharashtra experienced the highest financial losses from cheating cases last year, totaling ₹3,203 crore with 2,833,20 complaints. Karnataka followed with losses of ₹2,413 crore and 2,132,28 complaints.
Other states like Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana also reported significant losses, contributing to over half of the national total.
The breakdown of losses shows that out of ₹19,812 crore, 77% was attributed to fraudulent investment schemes, while 8% was lost through digital arrests, 7% via credit card fraud, and smaller percentages through sextortion and e-commerce fraud.
Data from the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS) indicated that around 21 crore cyber fraud complaints were logged in 2025, with 45% of these cases originating from Southeast Asian nations such as Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos.
To combat these issues, the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal has been established, allowing citizens to report various cybercrime incidents, particularly those targeting vulnerable groups like women and children. A dedicated helpline, 1930, is also available for immediate support to victims of online financial fraud.