India’s top internal security official vowed a crackdown on cybercrime amid rising fears of a vulnerable population. Fraud is the most common motive behind cybercrimes, followed distantly by extortion and “causing disrepute” Crime statistics collected by the federal government show reported cybercrime nearly doubling from 2018 to 2020. Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah said New Delhi will collaborate with states on a strategy even as he urged local governments to take strict action against cybercriminals. Shah made the comments in a meeting of the Northern Zonal Council, the regional advisory body.”]
Source: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/india-calls-for-stricter-actions-against-cybercriminals-a-19552