Cyber complaint
S.K.SARRAF (ADVOCATE)
(Querist) 21 July 2025
This query is : Resolved
What sections involve in Cyber fraud complaint , whatsapp financial cheating ? embezzlement in name of stock rates ?
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 22 July 2025
The financial cheating and embezzlement carried out through cyber means are primarily addressed under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The IT Act provides a framework for regulating cybercrimes, while the IPC covers various offenses related to cheating, forgery, and fraud, which can be applied in cyber contexts.
Information Technology Act, 2000:
Section 66: Deals with hacking and unauthorized access to computer systems.
Section 66C: Addresses identity theft using someone else's personal information.
Section 66D: Covers cheating and impersonation through computer resources.
Sections 43 and 43A: Aim to protect data and compensate for its misuse or non-protection, particularly by corporate entities.
Sections 65B and 85: Deal with the legal recognition of electronic evidence and digital signatures
Indian Penal Code (IPC):
Section 415: Defines cheating.
Section 417: Punishes simple cheating.
Section 419: Punishes cheating by impersonation.
Section 420: Deals with cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property, often used for online frauds.
Sections 463-471: Relate to forgery and fraudulent documents.
Sections 34 and 120B: Can be applied when multiple people are involved in the offense.
The Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007: Addresses fraud related to digital payment systems.
RBI Master Directions on Digital Payment Security Controls: Mandate security controls for various payment channels.
RBI Circulars: Imply that cyber financial fraud can be read within the purview of various offenses defined in the IPC and IT Act.
P. Venu
(Expert) 22 July 2025
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