DIG: Rs 2.51 cr returned to people duped by scammers

Tribune News Service

Shimla, August 13

The Himachal Pradesh police cybercrime stations have refunded Rs 2.51 crore to the complainants who have been duped by scammers this year, said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Cybercrime Mohit Chawla as he called on Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhawan today.

While apprising the Governor about the cybercrime landscape in the state, the DIG said that as of now, 83 cases have been registered in cyber police stations, with 8,290 complaints received this year. He outlined the establishment of cyber commandos in Himachal Pradesh and the integration of the national cybercrime helpline 1930 with the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) to ensure real-time response to complaints.

The Governor expressed concern over the increasing cases of cybercrime in the state and said that there was a need to strengthen cyber security measures. He highlighted the importance of increasing public awareness about cyber threats and educating citizens on how to protect themselves.

The Governor stressed the necessity for specialised training for police forces to effectively handle cybercrime cases. He commended the cybercrime team for their efforts in combating these challenges.