Mumbai Leads Metropolitan Cities in Economic Fraud Cases in 2023 Despite Yearly Decrease: NCRB Report

Oct 01, 2025 11:44 am CST

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Mumbai topped the list of metropolitan cities with 6,476 economic offence cases in 2023, despite showing a decrease from 2022 figures. Maharashtra ranked third nationally in financial fraud cases, while also placing fourth in cybercrime incidents, highlighting the ongoing challenges of economic crimes across India's major urban centers.