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India Enlists 54,800 Volunteers to Combat Cybercrime

1/2/2025

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The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has mobilized 54,800 cybercrime volunteers to tackle illegal online content, a bold move launched in 2020 to fight the rising tide of cybercrime. However, critics fear this initiative could sow seeds of distrust within communities. In early 2024 alone, over 110,000 complaints flooded in, particularly from platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.

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Story summary

The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has mobilized 54,800 cybercrime volunteers to tackle illegal online content, a bold move launched in 2020 to fight the rising tide of cybercrime. However, critics fear this initiative could sow seeds of distrust within communities. In early 2024 alone, over 110,000 complaints flooded in, particularly from platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.