Financial frauds is the most common cybercrime in Mizoram, accounting for over 56% of the 321 cases reported since 2020. Authorities have recovered ₹1.42 crore, with 113 arrests and 40 convictions made in cybercrime cases during this period.

According to official data, financial fraud accounted for 56.38 per cent of the 321 cases that were filed between January 2020 and March 11 of this year, making it the most prevalent cybercrime in Mizoram.

According to data from the state cybercrime police station, 181 occurrences of financial crimes were reported during that time, mostly online banking fraud and impersonation deception.

Identity theft (32 incidents), child pornography (16), harassment on social media (nine), copyright infringement (seven), false rumours (five), and hacking (one) are among the other offences.

According to the archives, 2022 saw the greatest number of financial crimes, with 107 incidents documented.

Approximately Rs 1.42 crore was recovered in financial frauds cases between 2021 and March 11, 2025.

Records show that the state had the highest number of cybercrimes in 2022 (158 incidents), followed by 2023 (72 cases).

Of the 41 cybercrime instances that occurred in 2024, 15 involved sexual harassment and 17 involved financial offences.

Thirteen cases of cybercrime were recorded as of March 11 of this year, including six cases of sexual harassment and four cases of financial frauds.

According to the records, since 2021, 113 people—including eight minors—have been arrested in cybercrime cases, and 40 of them have been found guilty.