Out of 50,000 Cybercrimes Reported in 6 Years, Only 23% Successfully Solved

Over the span of nearly six and a half years, a significant number of cybercrime cases, totaling 50,027, were reported in the city up until May 31 of this year. 

However, the resolution rate for these cases is rather low, with only 11,895 (approximately 23%) of them being solved, and merely 29 individuals convicted. The home minister, G Parameshwara, revealed these statistics in response to a query during a legislative assembly session.

The data further revealed that the highest number of cybercrime cases, 10,553, were recorded in 2019, while the lowest, 2,042, was reported in 2017 The trend continued with 9,940 cases in 2022 and a total of 6,226 cases in the first five months of 2025, indicating a potential increase in cybercrime incidents this year.

Among the various types of cybercrimes, a substantial portion, 41% (20,662 cases), were related to debit/credit card fraud and illegal money transfers online. Other prevalent scams included advance fees frauds (9,198 cases – 18%) and card skimming (5,012 cases – 10%). In the case of advance fees or gift scams, online fraudsters would convince victims that they have received gifts, but they need to pay various fees to release them from customs authorities.

Addressing this concerning trend, Bengaluru police commissioner, Dayananda, emphasized the importance of raising public awareness as a key measure to comb

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