Technology creation has become an icon of wealth creation. The name of wealth in itself is sufficient for alerting those who wish to become rich in no time. The way to become rich in no time goes though illegal gratification. The offenders in this class of crimes are well educated and technology savvy; so smarter tactics are required to catch and prosecute white collar offenders.
The Information Technology Act, 2000 has provision for covering both business and personal offences. It covers digital data, hacking, obscene information in electronic form, misrepresentation, breach of confidentiality and privacy, digital signature issues, publication for the fraudulent purpose, offences committed by Indian citizens outside India, confiscation and power to investigate offences. |