India, April 6 -- Incidents of cyber threats and extortion targeting the Indian diaspora in the United States have surged significantly, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The statistics show that the number of complaints rose from eight in 2024 to 613 in 2025.

According to a data presented by the MEA in the Rajya Sabha, the US experienced one of the most significant spike in complaints related to cyber threats and blackmail involving Indian families living abroad.

While such incidents were minimal in previous years, they surged notably in 2025, highlighting the escalating risks faced by the Indian diaspora.

This trend is not confined to the United States alone. Nations like Cambodia and Myanmar have reported even gre...