Delhi's Economic Offences: A Decline Amidst Rising Property Losses

In 2024, Delhi observed a slight decrease in economic offences, recording 4,524 cases. Yet, the capital faced the highest property losses among Union territories, notably under forgery, fraud, and criminal breach of trust. Over 21,000 cases were investigated, with significant financial implications and numerous arrests.

In a recent report by the National Crime Records Bureau, Delhi has exhibited a marginal decline in economic offences in 2024 compared to the preceding years. Despite the reduction, the capital witnessed the highest property losses among all Union territories.

The year saw 4,524 cases, down from 4,586 in 2023 and 5,016 in 2022, with forgery, fraud, and cheating constituting a majority of these offences. Reports indicate substantial losses, with Rs 3,572 crore lost to forgery and fraud alone.

Ongoing investigations tally 21,441 cases, including new and pending ones from previous years, underscoring the significant legal and financial burden facing the city’s authorities.