Karnataka has registered more than 57,000 cybercrime cases over the past three years, involving financial frauds totalling ₹5,473 crore, Home Minister G. Parameshwara informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday. The minister shared the data while responding to a question raised by BJP MLA Cement Manju during the Question Hour of the winter session in Belagavi.
Year-wise breakdown of cases
According to official figures, the State recorded 22,255 cybercrime cases in 2023, resulting in losses of ₹873.29 crore. The number slightly increased to 22,478 in 2024, but the financial impact more than doubled to ₹2,562 crore. In the ongoing year, 2025, Karnataka has already reported around 13,000 cases, leading to an estimated loss of ₹2,038 crore.
Bengaluru tops the list
Bengaluru city continues to be the epicentre of cyber offences, accounting for 9,326 cases in 2025 alone — the highest among all districts in the State. Officials attribute this trend to the city’s large digital footprint, high volume of online transactions, and dense concentration of IT professionals and financial institutions.
Financial frauds dominate cyber offences
The Home Minister noted that most cybercrime cases involved financial frauds such as online investment scams, job rackets, phishing, and fraudulent loan app operations. The State’s cyber police are also tackling rising cases of identity theft, UPI-based frauds, and misuse of personal data for extortion.
Legislative concern over cyber security
Members of the Assembly expressed concern over the growing sophistication of cybercriminals and the need for stronger preventive measures. Several legislators called for improved public awareness campaigns and better coordination between police, banks, and digital platforms to curb such crimes.
Focus on strengthening cyber infrastructure
Dr. Parameshwara assured the House that the government is enhancing cybercrime investigation capabilities and expanding digital forensics infrastructure under the Home Department. Steps are being taken to train police personnel in handling technology-driven offences and to improve inter-agency coordination for faster response and recovery.
