Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament yesterday (20) that approximately 25 cyber crime cases are reported across the country each day.
Responding to a question raised by MP Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy, the Minister said that the Northern Province continues to record a high number of complaints related to cyber crimes.
He presented the following statistics for the Northern Province:
- 2020: 24 cases
- 2021: 577 cases
- 2022: 654 cases
- 2023: 472 cases
- 2024: 1,539 cases
- 2025 (up to October 31): 2,368 cases
Minister Wijepala further stated that computer crime sub-units have been established under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), with units now operating in many districts from Police Headquarters to strengthen investigations and respond more effectively to cyber-related offences.
