Fresh data from the city police shows that cybercrime patterns in Pune remained largely driven by share market and investment related frauds this year, even as the overall number of cases and financial losses dropped significantly compared to last year.
According to annual figures released by the Pune police on Monday, a total of 743 cybercrime cases involving Rs 221 crore were registered in 2025. This marks a sharp decline from 2024, when 1,505 cases were reported with losses amounting to Rs 446 crore. The data points to an almost 50% reduction in both cases and monetary impact.
However, legal experts cautioned that the decline may not fully reflect the ground reality. They suggested that a large number of complaints never reach the stage of formal police registration.
When asked about the figures, Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar said, “The data is still being verified. We will soon release curated information on cybercrimes in the city.”
Cyber law expert Gaurav Jachak said, “Cybercrimes are on the rise. Cases of online share trading frauds, parcel scams, digital arrest frauds and task-based frauds are increasing. However, very few complaints are being registered by the police. Many victims are told their complaints cannot be filed due to staff shortages.” He added, “We now upload complaints on the national cybercrime portal and approach courts under Section 503 of BNSS to freeze bank accounts and recover cheated amounts. If complaints filed on the portal were treated as FIRs, the actual number of cybercrimes would come to light.”
Another cyber law expert, Ameya Dange, echoed similar concerns. He said, “It’s unlikely that cybercrime numbers have truly dropped. Police may have consolidated data from police stations and the cybercrime unit. We receive complaints daily. Often, investigations begin after a complaint application, but not all applications become FIRs. Many such complaints remain unregistered.”
Police data shows that while reported cases and losses have declined on paper, share market scams and investment frauds continue to dominate cybercrime trends in the city, raising questions about underreporting and access to timely legal action for victims.
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