Bandhan Bank and Rohit Shetty Launch Cyber Cop Campaign to Combat Rising Cybercrime
Bandhan Bank, in partnership with Hindustan Times and filmmaker Rohit Shetty, launched the Cyber Cop campaign to raise awareness about rising cybercrime in India. The initiative promotes safer digital behavior with the message "Pause. Verify. Report." amid increasing online fraud, including AI-enabled scams. Government data shows cyber fraud losses reached ₹22,495 crore in 2025, with over 24 lakh complaints filed. The campaign aims to educate citizens on protecting themselves and reporting fraud through official channels.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a largely neutral perspective focused on public awareness and corporate social responsibility. They emphasize government data and industry surveys without political framing. The involvement of a private bank and a filmmaker highlights a collaborative approach to addressing cybercrime, with no partisan viewpoints or political controversies discussed.
The overall tone is informative and cautionary, highlighting the seriousness of cybercrime while promoting proactive measures. The coverage is balanced, combining concern over rising fraud with constructive efforts to educate the public. There is no sensationalism, and the sentiment encourages vigilance and responsible digital behavior.
How 2 sources covered this story
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