'Data Is Being Stolen And Sold To Enemies': Amit Shah Says Govt Stepping Up Cybersecurity Efforts

Last Updated:February 10, 2026, 17:02 IST

Amit Shah said cybersecurity has strengthened significantly under the Modi government over the past several years.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday warned that India’s data is being stolen and sold to hostile forces, and said the government is making concerted efforts to stop such activities as cyber threats grow alongside the country’s expanding digital ecosystem.

Delivering the keynote address at the national conference on ‘Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem’ in Delhi, Shah said cybersecurity has become critically important as digital transactions and UPI-based payments are now a part of everyday life in India. He said the Home Ministry had taken a firm stand against cybercrime early on and worked to promote cyber awareness among citizens.

Shah said cybersecurity has strengthened significantly under the Modi government over the past several years. “Our country’s data is being stolen and sold to our enemies, and we are making efforts to stop it," he said, adding that progress has also been made in tackling crime, improving criminal justice mechanisms and recovering funds lost to cyber fraud.

Stressing the need for stronger safeguards, Shah said the focus must now be on reducing “leakage from all sides". He emphasised the importance of real-time reporting of cybercrime, cyber awareness and cyber hygiene to ensure security and safety. He said a robust and secure system involving all agencies is essential to prevent cybercrime effectively.

The Home Minister also highlighted the role of I-Force, created by the Government of India, saying it has performed well in coordination among agencies. “Now the time has come to take I-Force a step further," he said, noting that multiple institutions are working together on the project.

Shah said several agencies, including the Reserve Bank of India, the National Investigation Agency and the Central Bureau of Investigation, are collaborating to combat cybercrime. He added that the conference would help align the government’s efforts and strengthen coordination to address cyber-enabled frauds more effectively.

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