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Cyber Fraud Soars: INR1,100 Crore Lost in Tamil Nadu

9/10/2025

Summary

Cyber Fraud Response

Tamil Nadu reported over 109,000 cyber fraud cases in 2025, with losses nearing INR1,100 crore, primarily from investment and digital arrest scams.
The Ministry of Home Affairs noted INR22,845 crore lost to cybercriminals in 2024, a 206% increase from 2023.
Malaysia experienced online fraud losses of RM1.57 billion in 2024, an 84.46% rise from 2022, with 35,368 cases.
The Malaysian government is enhancing the National Scam Response Centre and updating laws to combat online fraud.
New Malaysian laws will enable police to freeze fraud-linked accounts and introduce a dedicated Cybercrime Bill.

History

Historical Context

Cybercrime has surged globally, with the U.S. FBI reporting $1.33 billion in losses in 2016. By 2024, India faced INR22,845 crore in losses, a 206% increase from 2023, while Malaysia reported RM1.57 billion in losses. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and international cooperation, especially following the 2001 Budapest Convention on Cybercrime aimed at harmonizing laws and improving collaboration.

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Cyber Fraud Response

Tamil Nadu reported over 109,000 cyber fraud cases in 2025, with losses nearing INR1,100 crore, primarily from investment and digital arrest scams.
The Ministry of Home Affairs noted INR22,845 crore lost to cybercriminals in 2024, a 206% increase from 2023.
Malaysia experienced online fraud losses of RM1.57 billion in 2024, an 84.46% rise from 2022, with 35,368 cases.
The Malaysian government is enhancing the National Scam Response Centre and updating laws to combat online fraud.
New Malaysian laws will enable police to freeze fraud-linked accounts and introduce a dedicated Cybercrime Bill.

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