Mysuru records second highest cybercrime cases in Karnataka
Mysuru: Between January 1 and July 10 this year, Mysuru district has emerged as the second-highest region for cybercrime cases in Karnataka, with 216 cases reported. Of these, 181 incidents occurred within city police limits.
The Cybercrime, Economic Offences, and Narcotics (CEN) police noted a worrying trend that most victims were educated individuals, indicating that cybercriminals are continuously refining their methods to target unsuspecting citizens.
Police officials stress the importance of public awareness and immediate reporting to local authorities at the first sign of suspicious activity. During a recent session of the state legislature, Home Minister G. Parameshwara presented data showing Bengaluru City as the leader in cybercrime cases, with a staggering 9,912 incidents. Other districts in the Mysuru region also reported significant numbers, including Hassan (87 cases), Shivamogga (76), Chikkamagaluru (67), Kodagu (58), and Mandya (42). On the lower end, Chamarajanagar recorded just 18 cases, one of the state's lowest.
CEN police officers have observed that cybercriminals frequently alter their tactics to exploit new vulnerabilities. "Currently, educated individuals, particularly senior citizens, are deceived in the name of stock market investment. The public are lured to invest on unsafe platforms and later, they are not allowed to withdraw funds. A few months ago, innocent people were exploited under the guise of digital arrest. Extortion on the pretext of 'drugs in parcel' is another challenge this year," explained a CEN police officer.
The officer stressed on the need for vigilance, especially for those considering stock market investments. "Those planning to invest in the stock market should ensure their brokers are registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and are genuine. In cases of digital arrest or threats related to drugs in parcels, victims should approach local police for assistance. However, in most incidents, victims approach police only after losing money," he added.
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Karnataka HM G Parameshwara blames EVM for Cong debacle in Maharashtra, backs ballot papers
BENGALURU: Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara on Monday alleged Electronic Voting Machine manipulations led to the defeat of Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in just concluded assembly polls in Maharashtra.
While speaking to reporters here on Monday, he said the BJP does selective manipulations to convince people that there were no wrongdoings. He also wanted to go back to the paper ballots system.
The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra won a landslide victory in the assembly elections, shattering the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi's dream to wrest power. The BJP won the highest ever 132 seats for the party, while the Shiv Sena led by Shinde bagged 57 seats and NCP won 41 seats to take the Mahayuti total to 230 seats. Congress as part of MVA won just 16 seats.
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"We analysed the Maharashtra poll outcome deeply. We felt that in many places EVMs were manipulated," Parameshwara said. He also said an obvious question would be why not it happened in Jharkhand and elsewhere. The manipulations are done selectively so that no one can question it, he blamed.
According to him, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is a leading partner. Had the Congress been the leading partner, things would have changed. He backed the ballot papers saying that the same was discussed in Maharashtra Congress as well.
