CYPER CRIME

CYBER CRIME Which is the best-equipped agency to tackle cyber crime in the world, and which is the best in India? The best equipped agency to tackle the cyber crime in the world is the federal bureau of investigation. It has a distinct division on cyber crime. As far as the best equipped agency in India is concerned, the honours will have to be shared by Central bureau of investigation and some state cyber crime cells, such as the Mumbai cyber crime cell. Which is the most widespread cyber crime in India? The most widespread cyber crime in India is, of course, publishing and transmission of obscene electronic information. This is the cyber crime punishable under Section 67 of the information Technology act, 2000. The second most prominent cyber crime in India is hacking. This offence is punishable under Section 66 of the information technology act, 2000. What has been the most serious cyber crime in India till date? The most serious cyber crime in India till date has been the one involving Dr. L. Prakash, one of the senior orthopaedic surgeons in the country, based in Chennai. Dr. Prakash was arrested for taking his patients and clients to his coast house and then forcing them to strip, recording and photographing them in a pornographic, sexually explicit way. This case was registered under the Section 67 of the information Technology act, 2000, and involved the wives of top-ranking officials and other people. This case merits attention because it is first and the only cyber crime conviction in the country. More info on cyber crime is available at: www.cyberpolicebangalore.nic.in www.mumbaicyberlab.org