Agartala, Aug. 31 -- Cybercrimes in Tripura have increased, with fraudsters scamming residents of Rs 51.49 crore since 2021. However, Tripura Police have managed to recover Rs 33.84 lakh through prompt intervention.

Tripura's Director General of Police (DGP), Anurag, stated at an awareness workshop that 269 people fell victim to cyber fraud, with Rs 33.84 lakh recovered so far. Additionally, 20,387 bank accounts containing Rs 5.76 crore have been frozen, with recovery expected soon.

The DGP linked the rise in cybercrimes to a lack of awareness and people's greed, which makes them vulnerable to scams like fake government representatives, investment schemes, and offers of fake loans or prizes. He also highlighted an emerging trend of "dig...