Aizawl: Financial fraud has emerged as the most prevalent form of cybercrime in Mizoram, accounting for 56.38% of all cybercrime cases registered between January 2020 and March 11, 2025, according to official data from the state’s cybercrime police station.
Out of the 321 cybercrime cases reported during this period, 181 were related to financial fraud—predominantly involving online banking scams and cheating by impersonation. The year 2022 recorded the highest spike, with 107 financial fraud cases alone.
Apart from financial fraud, other cyber offences reported include identity theft (32 cases), child pornography (16), social media harassment (nine), copyright infringement (seven), spreading of false rumours (five), and a single case of hacking.
The state saw its peak in overall cybercrime in 2022, with 158 cases filed. This was followed by a significant decline in 2023 with 72 cases, and a further dip to 41 cases in 2024. Of the 41 cases in 2024, 17 involved financial crimes while 15 were linked to sexual harassment.
Between January 1 and March 11, 2025, 13 cybercrime cases have been reported so far, of which six involved sexual harassment and four were financial frauds.
In terms of enforcement, police data revealed that 113 individuals, including eight juveniles, have been arrested in connection with cybercrime since 2021. Of these, 40 have been convicted. The state has also managed to recover more than Rs 1.42 crore linked to financial frauds during the period between 2021 and March 11, 2025.
Officials emphasized the growing need for public awareness and digital vigilance as cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics, targeting vulnerable populations with increasingly sophisticated methods.
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