Between 2023 and 2025, a total of 9,308 cybercrime complaints were published, and 8,485 of these cases were resolved (HINDUSTIAN TIMES). In response, 151 officials and 113 police officers were deployed to handle the growing number of cybercrimes (HINDUSTIAN TIMES).
The cyber war in Tripura began in 2023, when a 148% increase in cybercrime cases was reported (TIMES OF INDIA 2). In 2022, 9,619 cases had been recorded. This number rose sharply to 23,748 cases in 2023, and by mid-2024, reports had reached a staggering 31,019 cybercrime incidents (TIMES OF INDIA 2). A significant number of these crimes were reported to have been targeted at women, based on the assumption by scammers that females are less tech-savvy than males (TIMES OF INDIA 2).
Numerous forms of cyber fraud were observed. One prevalent method involved impersonation, where fraudsters posed as law enforcement officials from agencies such as the NIA and CBI, and appeared in video calls with their victims to increase credibility (TIMES OF INDIA 2). Investment fraud also emerged as a major issue, with 70% of all such cases in one year involving substantial financial losses (TIMES OF INDIA 2). In response to the escalating threat, various awareness programs were introduced. Social media campaigns and other forms of advertising were used to educate the public about cybercrime and preventive measures (TRIPURA CHRONICLE). A cybercrime cell was established at the district level and was deployed specifically to manage and investigate such cases across Tripura (TRIPURA CHRONICLE).
To further strengthen investigative capabilities, a cryptocurrency investigation center was initiated at the Kochi Cyberdome (TIMES OF INDIA 2). The objective of this facility was to address the complexities involved in cryptocurrency-related fraud and enhance the state’s technical proficiency in tracking digital assets (TIMES OF INDIA 2).Recognizing the evolving nature of cyber threats, the Training and Capacity Building Department provided structured training to 4,697 police officers across various ranks (TIMES OF INDIA 2). The training covered a wide range of subjects necessary for effectively combating cybercrime, including digital forensics and online investigation techniques (TIMES OF INDIA 2).
Law enforcement operations resulted in the deactivation of 12,658 SIM cards and the identification of 14,293 devices that had been used by fraudsters (TIMES OF INDIA 2). Additionally, the cybercrime unit assisted in unfreezing frozen bank accounts, recovering stolen funds, and helping victims register formal complaints (INDIAN EXPRESS). As a result of these efforts, 123 cybercrime cases were registered, and 74 individuals were arrested. Furthermore, nine cases were taken up suo motu by the police, reflecting a proactive stance in the ongoing battle against cybercrime in the state thus far (TRIPURA CHRONICLE).
References
HINDUSTIAN TIMES: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/74-persons-arrested-in-cybercrime-cases-in-3-years-in-tripura-govt-in-assembly-101742833449505.html
INDIAN EXPRESS: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/74-people-arrested-in-123-cybercrime-cases-in-tripura-in-3-years-assembly-told-9904027/
TIMES OF INDIA 2: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/cybercrimes-surge-148-womens-safety-at-risk/articleshow/114743703.cms
TRIPURA CHRONICLE: https://tripurachronicle.in/local-news/tripura-reports-123-cybercrime-cases-74-arrests-in-three-years/