For the first time in two years, Bengaluru has reported a steep drop in cybercrime cases in what police believe is the start of a sustained trend, according to data reviewed by DH.

Cases dropped to 8,927 in the first 10 months of this year, from 15,084 in the corresponding period of 2024, registering a fall of 41%. The drop is 38% when compared to the corresponding data of 2023 when 14,324 cases were registered in the first 10 months.

Senior police officers attribute the decline to rising public awareness and stronger enforcement but some also believe that the police are registering fewer FIRs.

Karnataka continues to top the country in cybercrimes, with Bengaluru reporting more cases than any other city.

Bengaluru residents lost a staggering Rs 1,261 crore to online frauds in the first

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