In H1 2023, cybercrimes rose by 152% in the NCR, according to PNP

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reports that the number of cybercrime events in Metro Manila grew by 152% in the first half of 2023 when compared to the same period in 2018.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reports that the number of cybercrime events in Metro Manila grew by 152% in the first half of 2023 when compared to the same period in 2018.

According to a report on 24 Oras on Saturday, there were 6,250 documented cybercrimes in the area from January to June 2023, according to data from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).

From January to June 2022, there were 2,477 cybercrimes reported in the NCR.

In 2022, online scams decreased from 4,446 to 1,551, illegal access to 570, and ATM/credit card fraud to 241.