In 2022, the eastern state of Telangana in India had the highest number of cyber blackmailing offenses compared to the rest of the country with approximately 234 cases registered with the authorities. The country recorded more than 696 such cases that year. This category of crime fell within the scope of the Information Technology Act, which came under the purview of the sections 506, 503 and 384 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and special and local laws (SLL).
Number of cyber blackmailing offences reported across India in 2022, by leading state
Figures are as per the data provided by individual states and union territories.
The offence of cyber blackmailing and threatening falls under the IT Act of Indian Penal Code involving communication devices as a medium and/or target.
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