Srinagar, Dec. 17 -- Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a steady increase in cybercrime cases over the past three years, rising from 154 cases in 2021 to 173 in 2022 and further to 185 in 2023, the Union government informed Parliament.Jammu and Kashmir tourism

The data was shared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on December 17, citing figures compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The ministry said the upward trend in cyber offences reflects a broader national pattern linked to the rapid expansion of digital transactions, online services and internet use.

The MHA said cybercrimes reported in Jammu and Kashmir include online financial frauds, phishing attempts and misuse of digital p...