Cybercrime is now an industry: Maharashtra Police on the new age of organised cyber fraud

Cybercrime is no longer the work of isolated individuals operating behind a laptop. It has evolved into a well-funded, organised industry, with specialised teams, sophisticated tactics and rapidly changing modes of attack. From malware and ransomware to OTP fraud, investment scams, cyber slavery and sexual extortion, criminals are adopting increasingly structured approaches to target citizens.
As the threat landscape continues to evolve, technology and artificial intelligence are becoming critical tools for modern policing. Law enforcement agencies are increasingly leveraging digital technologies, data and AI to strengthen investigations, identify emerging threats and respond more effectively to sophisticated forms of crime.

In an exclusive interaction with Express Computer, IPS Yashasvi Yadav, ADG Police, Maharashtra Cyber, discusses the changing nature of cybercrime, the growing role of technology and AI in crime investigation, and how Maharashtra Police is adapting its policing strategies to address an increasingly complex digital threat landscape.

From emerging cyber threats to the growing role of AI in policing, Yadav offers insights into how Maharashtra Police is responding to the evolving crime landscape.

Watch the full insightful interview: