Cyber scams soar by 158% in 2024, Rs 452 cr stolen from accounts: Delhi Police

The amount stolen by scammers has risen by 158% this year, with Delhi Police reporting Rs 452 crore lost to online fraud by June, compared to Rs 175 crore in 2023. Investigators revealed that criminals are using advanced techniques, such as dispersing stolen funds across multiple digital wallets and withdrawing money through various ATMs, making it harder to trace.