Number of offences reported for stolen IT resources in India 2021, by leading state
In 2021, the northern state of Jharkhand in India had the highest number of offences reported for stolen computer resources or communication devices, with more than 151 cases registered with the authorities. The country recorded approximately 295 cases of such offences that year. This category of crime came under the purview of Section 66B of the Indian Penal Code.