Karnataka Loses Rs 5,474 Crore to Cyber Fraud: Rising Digital Crime and Declining Detection Rates Alarm Authorities

Dec 10, 2025 07:29 pm CST

Karnataka has reported staggering losses of Rs 5,474 crore to cyber fraud over the past three years, with over 57,000 cases registered and detection rates declining sharply. Home Minister G Parameshwara attributes this surge to increasing internet usage, poor digital literacy, and criminals using sophisticated tools like VPNs to evade tracking, while law enforcement struggles with capacity and judicial delays.