Cybercrime now borderless, say experts at CIDECODE summit in Bengaluru

With online frauds and digital crimes becoming increasingly complex, investigators and cyber experts at the CIDECODE Cyber Crime Investigation Summit in Bengaluru stressed that cybercrime today is no longer limited by geography, making investigations more challenging for law-enforcement agencies.

The summit, organised by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Karnataka, brought together police officers, digital forensic experts and technology professionals to discuss how criminals are exploiting technology and operating across borders.

Speaking at the event, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said cyber offences such as online financial fraud, cryptocurrency-related crimes and identity theft are rising rapidly, often involving networks that operate across multiple countries. He emphasised that investigators need stronger technical training and better coordination with national and international agencies.

Officials pointed out that cybercriminals frequently use encrypted platforms, anonymous digital wallets and the dark web to hide their identities. In many cases, money stolen in India is quickly routed through multiple accounts or cryptocurrency exchanges abroad, making the trail difficult to track.

Experts at the summit also discussed new investigative tools and digital forensic techniques that can help police analyse electronic evidence, trace online transactions and identify cybercriminal networks. Technology companies demonstrated tools that assist investigators in analysing large volumes of digital data and recovering hidden
information from electronic devices.

According to officials, Karnataka Police has been strengthening its cybercrime response by setting up specialised Cyber, Economic and Narcotics (CEN) police stations across the state and training officers in digital investigation techniques.

Participants said platforms such as CIDECODE are becoming increasingly important as cybercrime continues to evolve rapidly. With criminals constantly adapting new technologies, investigators believe continuous training and collaboration between law- enforcement agencies and technology experts will be critical in tackling digital crimes.

( Vignesh. K, is a student of Journalism at St.Joseph’s University, Bengaluru)