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Cyber Frauds in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh has reported cybercrime cases totaling Rs 168 crore, with a recovery of Rs 5.2 crore.

Cyber Fraud: It is a kind of cybercrime that aims to steal money (or other valuable assets) from an entity. It involves using online solutions (internet based) to commit fraud.
Types of Cyber Fraud:

Cyber Fraud	Description
Phishing	Phishing involves emails that appear to be from trusted sources, tricking users into clicking links that lead to fake websites and attackers gain sensitive details e.g., credit card numbers.
Malware	Malware is used to steal personal information that allows cyber criminals to gain control of a victim's computer.
Ransomware	Ransomware encrypts a victim's files and demands payment for decryption. E.g., WannaCry attack in 2016
Cyberbullying	Cyberbullying includes any threat to a person’s safety, coercion to say or do anything.
Cyber Spying	Cyber Spying targets a public or private entity’s network to gain access to classified data, private information, or intellectual property.
Business Email Compromise (BEC)	Scammers hack legitimate email accounts to impersonate suppliers, employees, or tax office members, considered a white-collar crime.
Dating Hoodwinks	Hackers use dating websites, chat rooms, and online dating apps to pose as potential partners and gain access to personal data.

Cyber Cell in each District: All five divisions in Chhattisgarh now have one cyber cell in each district and the police stations were upgraded to handle such cases.
- All district police stations are being upgraded to cyber police stations, with expert manpower being trained at national centers.
Investment: The state government has invested Rs 2.77 crore in constructing a cyber building, equipped with state-of-the-art devices, including a unified forensic device, mobile forensic kits, and disk storage systems.
- These technological advancements are part of the ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime and fraud in the state.
Increase in Cyber Fraud: Cybercrime has been increasing globally, with digital transactions surpassing Rs 20 lakh crore last year. As digital transactions grow, incidents of cyber fraud have also surged.

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The husbands (Pradhan Pati) of six newly elected women panchayat representatives allegedly took the oath in their place, in Paraswara village panchayat, Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh.

Pradhan Pati: It is a term used in India to describe the husbands of elected women representatives in panchayats (village councils) who unofficially exercise the power on behalf of their wives (actual panchayat representatives).
- This phenomenon arises due to socio-cultural norms where, despite women holding official positions, their husbands or male family members make decisions and perform administrative duties.
Swearing-in Controversy: A video surfaced on social media, showing the husbands of six newly elected women panchayat representatives allegedly taking the oath in their place.
- In response to this, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pandariya Janpad Panchayat was instructed to investigate the matter. He confirmed that action would be taken based on the probe report.
Irregular Oath-taking: The panchayat secretary allegedly administered the oath to the husbands of the six elected women representatives instead of the actual representatives.
Public Outrage: Locals and social activists condemned the incident as a violation of women’s empowerment and demanded strict action against those responsible. They warned that failure to act could encourage similar incidents in the future.

State Subject: Local governance falls under the jurisdiction of state governments, with PRIs operating as per respective State Panchayati Raj Acts.
Constitutional Framework:
- 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) established a three-tiered Panchayat system and mandated 1/3rd reservation for women, later increased to 50% in 21 states and 2 UTs.
- Article 243D provides for reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes in PRIs.
- Article 40 of the Constitution, a Directive Principle of State Policy, mandates the State to establish village panchayats and grant them the necessary powers and authority to function as self-governing units.
The Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996, grants Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas special powers to manage natural resources and protect tribal culture and livelihoods.

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