Rise in Cyber Crimes Targeting Elderly People
The Ministry of Home Affairs reports a significant increase in cyber crimes in India, particularly affecting elderly individuals. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data shows a rise in registered cyber crime cases from 27,248 in 2018 to 65,893 in 2022. The government has initiated various measures, including the establishment of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP), to combat these crimes and raise awareness among the public. However, specific data on complaints from elderly victims is not separately maintained by the NCRB.
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