India faces a rising wave of cybercrime fueled by rapid digitization and AI-driven scams. In this episode of Perspectives, Advocate Anuj Agarwal, Chairman of the Center for Research on Cybercrime and Cyber Law, discusses how even well-educated victims fall prey to sophisticated frauds, while gaps in legislation, expensive tools, and slow investigative adaptation hinder progress. Despite these challenges, India is advancing digital inclusion—especially in rural areas—seeing technology as essential for social and economic integration. Agarwal highlights the psychological impact on victims, and the urgent need for public education, institutional risk-sharing, and stronger international cooperation. He warns that a global “cyber COVID moment” may be necessary to unify efforts against evolving cyber threats.