According to the People's Supreme Court, fraud was the most prevalent internet crime in China in 2021, accounting for around one-third of all cases. The court has 282 categories for online crimes, but the majority of recorded cases falls back on fraud, conspiracy to aid in a cybercrime, and running online casinos.
Distribution of top cybercrimes in China in 2021, by type
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Please note: Information-related cybercrime as defined in this report refers to criminal behavior that uses the internet as a tool or means to harm society, infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of citizens, or damage computer systems.
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