Chhattisgarh is grappling with an alarming rise in cybercrime, with fresh data revealing that the state has suffered financial losses exceeding ₹791 crore due to cyber fraud over the past two and a half years. On average, a cyber fraud case is reported every 20 minutes, underscoring the growing threat posed by digital financial scams.
According to statistics from the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal, a total of 67,389 cyber fraud complaints were registered in Chhattisgarh between January 2023 and June 2025. The volume of complaints and the sheer scale of monetary losses highlight a deepening crisis in the state’s digital security ecosystem.
Raipur, the state capital, has emerged as the most affected district, logging more than 16,000 cases—the highest in the state. However, despite the massive number of reported incidents, the recovery rate remains critically low. Only 107 victims have managed to recover their money, translating to a refund rate of just 0.2%.
The state’s ability to respond to this surge in cybercrime is further hampered by a low rate of arrests and convictions. Official records show that only three bank-related fraud cases have resulted in arrests, with just seven individuals being sentenced to jail time so far.
Moreover, there is a growing concern about the efficiency of the system handling these complaints. Out of the 67,389 cases filed, only 21,195 have been processed to date, leaving a substantial backlog and raising questions about the state’s cybercrime investigation infrastructure.
Cybersecurity experts warn that the current trajectory, if unchecked, could severely undermine public trust in digital platforms. They are calling for urgent systemic reforms, including increased investment in cyber forensic capabilities, faster grievance redressal mechanisms, training for law enforcement, and greater public awareness campaigns to educate citizens about digital safety.
As the threat of cyber fraud continues to grow nationwide, Chhattisgarh’s case stands as a stark reminder of the critical need to strengthen cybersecurity defenses at the state level, before the damage becomes irreparable.
