The Delhi High Court has highlighted the “alarming rise” of cybercrime in the country and said such offences are not “constrained by geographical boundaries but can be perpetrated remotely by individuals operating from any part of India”, leaving victims scattered across jurisdictions.

Justice Ajay Digpaul’s order passed on November 3, as a result, denied bail to two men accused of duping investors in the garb of online trading.

“This court cannot lose sight of the alarming rise in cybercrimes and financial fraud across the country. Such offences are not constrained by geographical boundaries and can be perpetrated remotely by individuals operating from any part of India, often leaving victims scattered across jurisdictions,” the order read.

Justice Digpaul observed that the allegatio

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