‘Gujarat loses over Rs 1 crore every day to cyber fraud’

AHMEDABAD: Every day, citizens in the state collectively lose Rs 1 crore to Rs 1. 2 crore to online financial fraud, according to the cybercell of Gujarat CID crime. Most of these co mplaints are pertaining to victims falling prey to sextortion rackets and cyberbullying related to instant loan apps.

The complaints are largely from four major cities of the state including Ahmedabad. This startling fact was revealed by officials of the cybercell of the Gujarat, CID crime, at the ‘Hacked’ session held at Surya Emerald residential society on Iscon-Ambli Road. The sessionwas organized by The Times of India and Gujarat CID (crime) to make societies more aware of cybercrime and its prevention.