Kerala Police Block Illegal Loan Apps and Fake Websites to Combat Cybercrime
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced that police have blocked access to 1,836 illegal loan apps and removed over 5,000 fake websites involved in financial cyber fraud. The state, ranking third nationally in cybercrime, reported more than 42,000 victims last year with losses exceeding Rs 814 crore, nearly half linked to online trading apps. Authorities are registering cases under relevant IT laws and conducting cyber patrolling, while preparing a comprehensive plan to address rising cyber-enabled financial crimes, including fraud via online gaming and fake payment collections.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 47%, Centre 51%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is neutral (60/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thehindu— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- indiatoday— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- news18— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present official statements from Kerala's Home Minister and opposition MLA without partisan framing. Both government and opposition perspectives are included, focusing on the issue's seriousness and response measures. The coverage emphasizes factual reporting of cybercrime statistics and government actions, reflecting a balanced political viewpoint without favoring any party.
The overall tone is neutral and informative, highlighting the scale of cybercrime and the government's efforts to address it. While the situation is serious due to significant financial losses, the coverage maintains a factual and measured approach, avoiding sensationalism or alarmist language.
How 3 sources covered this story
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