Cyber Financial Frauds in 2025: Losses, Investigations, and Challenges Across Indian Cities

In 2025, cyber financial fraud caused significant losses across Indian states, with Madhya Pradesh reporting Rs 634 crore stolen and Rs 137 crore seized, while Kochi residents lost Rs 90 crore in 118 cases. Mumbai saw a decline in cybercrime cases for the first time in three years, attributed partly to increased awareness efforts. Challenges include low FIR registration rates, delays in reporting, involvement of foreign nationals, cryptocurrency use, and limited police resources, highlighting the need for improved inter-state coordination and timely reporting to enhance recovery and investigation outcomes.