- Cyber criminals’ prime target
Bhopal, Cyber fraudsters in Madhya Pradesh have predominantly targeted the state’s youth over the past four years, a concerning trend revealed by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav in a written response to a legislative query. Responding to a question from BJP MLA Riti Pathak, Dr. Yadav provided a detailed breakdown of cybercrime incidents: 1021 cases were registered in 2022, followed by 927 in 2023, a rise to 1082 in 2024, and 511 cases so far in 2025.
The data further highlights the specific demographics affected. In 2022, 717 young individuals, 83 senior citizens, and 221 from other categories fell victim to these crimes. The pattern continued in 2023, with 700 young people, 62 elderly individuals, and 165 others impacted. The year 2024 saw 703 youth, 103 seniors, and 276 others affected. As of 2025, 344 young individuals, 31 elderly, and 276 from other groups have been targeted.
Across all these years, misuse of social media emerged as the most prevalent form of cybercrime, accounting for 542 cases in 2022, 428 in 2023, 396 in 2024, and 242 cases in 2025.
To combat this growing threat, a dedicated Cyber and High-Tech Crime Police Station operates under the Cyber Police Headquarters in Bhopal. This is further supported by four zonal cyber offices located in Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, and Jabalpur, working to address the evolving landscape of digital offenses.
