As cyber fraud-related financial losses in the last four years in Tripura cross ₹80 crore, the state government is now strengthening its cyber defence ecosystem through enhanced monitoring, policy implementation and digital security measures to safeguard critical data and public services.
Agartala: Tripura has witnessed cyber fraud-related financial losses exceeding ₹83 crore in the last four years, highlighting the growing challenge of online scams, phishing attacks and digital crimes targeting citizens across the state.
Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag, IPS, disclosed the figures while addressing a state-level workshop on “Strengthening Cyber Security Frameworks for State Data” organised in Agartala to enhance cybersecurity preparedness and protect government digital infrastructure.
The workshop was organised by the Directorate of Information Technology, Government of Tripura in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
State Boosts Cyber Security Measures
Addressing officials and cybersecurity experts, DGP Anurag said financial frauds have become one of the biggest cybercrime challenges in Tripura.
He informed the participants that quick reporting by victims helped authorities freeze around ₹15.43 crore involved in fraudulent transactions out of the reported ₹83 crore. Approximately ₹1.23 crore has already been returned to victims, the DGP said and stressed that immediate reporting is crucial in cyber fraud cases as delays reduce the possibility of recovering stolen money.
Cybercrime shifting from physical crime to digital attacks
Explaining the changing nature of crime, DGP Anurag said policing earlier focused largely on crimes involving physical evidence such as locations, weapons and footprints.
However, modern cybercrimes operate without a physical presence, with evidence often found in servers, SIM cards, compromised accounts and stolen digital identities.
He said threats such as phishing, financial fraud, data theft and advanced cyberattacks have become serious concerns for individuals, organisations and governments.
India witnesses sharp rise in cyber fraud cases
Highlighting the nationwide cybercrime scenario, the DGP said reported financial fraud losses in India have increased significantly in recent years.
He stated that citizens lost around ₹7,400 crore in 2023 due to financial cyber frauds, while the figure increased to nearly ₹22,800 crore in 2024. The reported losses during 2025 were around ₹22,500 crore.
He added that actual losses could be higher as many incidents remain unreported due to lack of awareness or victims approaching local police instead of cybercrime reporting platforms.
Cyber fraud victims urged to use 1930 helpline
The DGP encouraged citizens to immediately report cyber fraud incidents through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP).
Victims can register complaints online or contact the cybercrime helpline number 1930 to seek urgent assistance and improve chances of freezing fraudulent transactions.
Tripura strengthens digital security ecosystem
Today’s cybersecurity workshop was inaugurated by Jitendra Kumar Sinha (IAS), Chief Secretary of Tripura, in the presence of DGP Anurag, IPS, senior government officials, cybersecurity professionals and representatives from technical institutions.
The Chief Secretary highlighted that the rapid growth of e-Governance services and Digital Public Infrastructure has increased the importance of protecting sensitive citizen and government data.
He stressed the need for continuous monitoring, stronger security mechanisms, institutional preparedness and skill development to ensure safe and uninterrupted digital services.
Tripura Security Operations Centre to monitor cyber threats
Director of Information Technology Jeya Ragul Geshan B highlighted Tripura’s ongoing efforts to improve cyber resilience.
He said the state has established the Tripura Security Operations Centre (TSOC) to continuously monitor and protect critical government digital assets.
The state has also implemented the Tripura Cyber Security Policy, 2025 (TCSP 2.0) along with major upgrades in the Tripura State Data Centre and network infrastructure.
According to Geshan B, the state’s cybersecurity strategy focuses on:
- Strengthening government ICT infrastructure
- Continuous cyber risk assessment
- Modernisation of outdated systems
- Secure-by-design digital solutions
- Zero-trust security architecture
- Data protection measures
- Capacity building across departments
Workshop part of national cybersecurity initiative
The state-level consultation is part of a broader national initiative led by MeitY and NeGD to develop stronger cybersecurity frameworks for protecting state data and digital infrastructure.
The consultation process will conclude with a National Departmental Summit scheduled for August 2026, where recommendations from states will contribute to building a stronger national cybersecurity framework.
Tripura’s latest cybersecurity measures reflect the state’s growing focus on protecting digital governance systems, preventing cyber fraud and building resilience against emerging online threats.