Cybercrime complaints are rising across Kumaon, with Nainital recording 3,317 cases by September 2026, police figures show.
How Serious Is the Cybercrime Situation in Kumaon?
Cybercrime complaints have continued to increase across Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region, with cases reported from the industrial town of Udham Singh Nagar to the tourist destination of Nainital.
According to police figures, Nainital district registered 3,317 cybercrime complaints by September 2026, with more than 94 FIRs recorded. During the corresponding period in 2025, the district had recorded 2,396 complaints and more than 95 FIRs. Investigations into cyber fraud complaints have revealed suspected connections extending across several states, indicating that cases registered locally may involve individuals operating outside Uttarakhand.
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How Have Cases Increased in Udham Singh Nagar?
Udham Singh Nagar has witnessed a sustained increase in registered cybercrime FIRs over recent years. Police records indicate that the district registered its first cybercrime FIR in 2015. The number subsequently reached 85 in 2021, increased to 142 in 2022 and rose further to 193 in 2023. In 2024, the district recorded 246 FIRs, followed by 151 in 2025.
The district has already registered 335 cybercrime FIRs in 2026, exceeding the annual figures recorded in each of the preceding years mentioned.
How Many Suspects Have Been Arrested?
Police figures also indicate an increase in arrests linked to cybercrime investigations in Udham Singh Nagar. Six accused were arrested in 2023, followed by two in 2024 and 15 in 2025. During 2026, police have arrested 46 accused so far.
The figures reflect an increase in arrests alongside the rising number of registered cases. However, the available information does not specify the nature of individual offences or the financial losses associated with these investigations.
Which States Are Linked to the Investigations?
Investigations have identified suspected connections with Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh.
These findings indicate the geographical spread of suspected cybercrime activity being examined by investigators.
The420 Insight: The figures highlight a growing challenge for law enforcement agencies in Kumaon. The rise in complaints, registered FIRs and arrests, together with interstate connections, underlines the importance of coordinated investigations and timely reporting of suspected cyber fraud.
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