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2026-06-10· 6 min read

India Cybercrime Statistics 2025-2026 — Latest Report & Trends

India recorded 29.44 lakh cyber incidents in 2025. Get the latest cybercrime statistics, UPI fraud data, and expert analysis on Indias digital threat landscape.

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India's Cybercrime Crisis: The Numbers


India's digital transformation has come with a steep cost. In 2025 alone, CERT-In handled over **29.44 lakh cyber incidents**, issuing 1,530 alerts, 390 vulnerability notes, and 65 advisories. This represents a dramatic escalation in the nation's cyber threat profile.


Key Statistics at a Glance


  • |Metric | 2022 | 2024 | 2025

    • |--------|------|------|------|

  • |Cyber Incidents | 10.29 lakh | 22.68 lakh | 29.44 lakh
  • |Financial Losses | 2,290 Cr | 22,812 Cr | 19,813 Cr
  • |Complaints (NCRP) | 4.52 lakh | 19.18 lakh | 28.15 lakh
  • |FIR Conversion Rate | ~5% | 3% | 1.4%

    • The UPI Fraud Explosion


    India's UPI processed over **21 billion transactions** in December 2025 alone, valued at more than 27 lakh crore. But this growth has attracted fraudsters:


  • •13.42 lakh UPI fraud incidents in FY24 involving 1,087 crore
  • •1 in 5 families experienced UPI fraud in the past 3 years
  • •51% of victims never filed an official complaint
  • •Average loss per scam: **93,915**

    • Why FIR Conversion Rates Are So Low


    Only **1-3% of cybercrime complaints** convert into FIRs. The National Cybercrime Reporting Portal logs nearly 30 lakh complaints annually, but police registration remains critically low.


    **Reasons include:**

  • •Jurisdictional confusion between states
  • •Lack of technical expertise in local police stations
  • •Victims' reluctance to pursue lengthy legal processes
  • •Insufficient evidence collection

    • What This Means for You


    Every internet user in India is a potential target. The government has allocated **782 crore for cybersecurity** in the Union Budget 2025-26, but individual awareness remains crucial.


    **Protect yourself:**

  • •Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts
  • •Use official banking apps only
  • •Never share OTP or UPI PIN
  • •Report fraud immediately to 1930

    • Run a free security scan at [vaarta.space](https://vaarta.space) to check your digital footprint.


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