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India Reports Significant Losses from Cyber Scams Operated from Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia

Digital arrest scams cost Indian citizens over INR 1.2 billion in the first four months of 2024
India has reported substantial financial losses due to "digital arrest" scams in the first four months of this year, with many of these scams traced back to cybercriminal networks based in Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia. According to a May report by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Indian citizens lost approximately INR 1.2 billion (USD 14.4 million) to digital arrest scams alone during this period.

Other types of scams, including trade scams, investment fraud, and romance scams, have also caused significant losses. The I4C's findings reveal that from January to April, 46 percent of reported frauds—amounting to approximately INR 17.76 billion (USD 210 million) in total losses—originated from cybercriminals operating out of Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. This trend has prompted regional discussions on enhancing cybercrime prevention efforts across borders.

In a recent Mann Ki Baat broadcast on October 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing cybercrime threat and urged the public to remain vigilant. He shared an audio clip of a scam call in which a fraudster impersonated a police officer to demand a victim’s Aadhaar number. "This audio is a serious warning, not entertainment," PM Modi said, emphasizing the manipulative tactics used by scammers.

To address the rising threat of cyber fraud, the Indian government has launched a national cyber crime helpline at 1930, allowing citizens to report financial fraud incidents promptly.

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