India, known for its rich culture, democracy and diversity, faces even the most complex and serious challenges of maintaining law and order and trust in society: crime, corruption and the institutions created to prevent them. At present, the Indian Police Department, whose function is to maintain law and order and ensure the safety and justice of citizens as per the Constitution, is being suspected and criticized of directly or indirectly supporting fraudsters and thugs. This problem is not limited to just a few incidents, but it reflects deep systemic shortcomings, cultural inertia and structural weaknesses in policing and governance. This is a major concern for society as such actions lead to a lack of trust, which undermines the foundations of civil society.
The Indian police system is a huge organization, whose history dates back to the British rule. The purpose of the police at that time was not to serve and protect the public, but to protect the interests of those in power. Despite the reforms that had taken place since independence, this institution continued to have a number of structural shortcomings. Officials often operate under heavy political pressure and accountability methods are complex and mostly useless. Low salaries, low incentives and opportunities for corruption have created an environment where some members of the police, whether intentionally or unintentionally, become associated with fraudsters.
Cheaters, whether they cheat through traditional means or digital means, thrive in an environment where law and order is dull, clumsy or corrupt. The alleged support given to these people by the Indian Police Department can be in many ways. One way is to delay or hesitate in filing a complaint. In many cases, civilians complain of fraud or financial exploitation at the police station, but they face bureaucratic obstacles, excuses or outright denial, unless they are given “some additional benefit”. This unprofessional attitude creates an environment where thugs come to understand that they are less afraid of being caught. The notion that the police act on their own – considering only matters that are beneficial to the authorities or politically correct – gives further courage to fraudsters.
A particular concern is that the high level of corruption and the increasing practice of organized fraud are interrelated. In urban areas of India, including metros like Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, digital scams targeting rich people, dating and romance scams, fake investment schemes, real estate frauds and complex multi-level marketing scams have increased dangerously. One thing comes up time and again from the victims’ statements: despite providing solid evidence, local police often do not take action unless bribes are paid or influential people intervene. In such a situation, the police unknowingly become helpful to the fraudsters. When law enforcement officials support criminal activities by inaction, collusion, or openly patronizing them, they harm both the legal system and public trust.
There are many and complex reasons for such collusion with fraudsters. The easiest reason is economic gain. India’s law enforcement officers, especially at lower levels, receive officially fixed salaries, but often do not conform to the pressures, risks and expenses associated with this job. When there is a chance to get big bucks from fraudsters, some officials may choose a less troublesome path, ignore complaints or play an active role in protecting criminals. Such corrupt practices are not limited to mere anecdotes; Investigating journalists, informants, and independent research have repeatedly documented cases in which police officers took bribes, joined scam networks, or inaction helped cybercriminals.
In addition to individual corruption, structural and institutional problems exacerbate this problem. Police departments in India face major challenges in terms of resources, training and technology. In the world of cybercrime, where many modern scams occur, police officers are often unwilling to detect, investigate, or prosecute complex activities. Scammers take advantage of these shortcomings, knowing that the police lack the technical expertise to catch them. This gap creates a good environment for criminal mindset, making the police department a passive partner. When authorities are unable to adopt new technology or prosecute cyber crime effectively, it sends a message to criminals that law enforcement in India is a low-risk environment for fraud.
Furthermore, political interference has a deep impact on the policing system in India. Law enforcement agencies often ignore complaints from ordinary citizens and give priority to matters of political interest. In some cases, people with political connections easily commit fraud, because they know that the police will ignore their activities or save them. This not only encourages corruption in the system, but also creates a cycle in which thugs gain confidence and expand their scope of work. Political influence, bureaucratic inefficiency and economic advantage have created an environment in which police officers, whether voluntarily or under compulsion, promote fraudsters rather than take action against them.
Police collusion or tacit support to hooligans has serious consequences. First, the loss of public confidence in law enforcement breaks the social pact between citizens and the State. People who feel unsafe or cheated are less likely to report crime, participate in civic activities, or cooperate with authorities. This mistrust gives rise to a culture of self-help or hooliganism, in which people adopt illegal methods to protect themselves or compensate for losses. Second, lack of accountability leads to even more complex scandals. As long as hooligans feel that law enforcement is weak or discriminatory, they adopt new methods and intensify their work, making vulnerable people targets. This cycle not only harms people economically, but also reduces confidence in the digital and financial ecosystem, halting investment and destabilizing the local economy.
Apart from the scams taking place in the country, the shortcomings of the Indian Police Department also have international implications. India is a major hub for IT and digital services, and scams originating from the country or through its networks target people around the world. International agencies and foreign governments from time to time issue warnings about the fraud networks existing in India. These networks are run by criminals, but the inaction of law enforcement agencies establishes India’s image as a hub of digital fraud. This image can damage diplomatic, economic and reputation, which is made worse by police complicity or inaction.
The worst examples of police promoting fraud are seen in urban areas, where the population is high and economic activities are complex. For example, in cities like Kolkata, there has been an increase in cases of fraud in the name of romance, dating and marriage, which often target rich people. Victims often complain that despite filing a complaint, justice is not served due to police inaction or demand for bribes. Such cases show that the police silently support fraudsters. Over time, this creates an environment in which fraudsters can easily commit fraud, knowing that unless they receive any incentives, law enforcement agencies will hardly take any action.
It is also important to consider the psychological and social effects of this phenomenon. Victims of fraud often suffer humiliation, economic loss and psychological trauma. When law enforcement agencies do not act, these effects are exacerbated and ordinary people begin to feel helpless and frustrated with the justice system. The notion that fraudsters have the covert support of the police undermines the moral authority of the State and challenges the legitimacy of the law enforcement institution. In fact, it sends a message to the society that the judicial system can be ignored, corruption and crime become common under the influence of bribery.
The individual stories of the victims may clearly reflect the situation, but the systemic nature of the problem cannot be ignored. Studies conducted on police corruption in India show that patterns such as bribery, arbitrary action, political interference and lack of resources are common, which lead officials to work closely with fraudsters, directly or indirectly. This is not just a matter of a few corrupt people, but it is a reflection of a broader institutional culture that tolerates such behaviour, or at least does not do enough to prevent it. Police accountability mechanisms such as internal investigations, monitoring bodies and civil complaints systems often do not work independently or effectively, leaving victims helpless and fraudsters fearless.
Therefore, reform of the police department is an important national issue to prevent police complicity in fraud. Reforms must take place at several levels. It is important to increase transparency in registration and investigation of cases, increase training on cyber crime and financial fraud, ensure competitive and corruption-free salaries and establish strong accountability mechanisms. At the level of society, awareness, complaints systems and independent monitoring of citizens are needed to hold law enforcement agencies accountable. Technology can play an important role in investigating cases, registering police inaction and creating digital audit trails that reduce opportunities for corruption. Most importantly, political interference must be minimized, so that police officers can operate impartially, regardless of the social or economic status of the perpetrators.
Police collusion is also associated with larger social issues such as inequality, governance and institutional trust. Fraud often targets the economically weak or socially isolated, but rich and influential victims also often face the inaction of the system. The perception that law enforcement agencies are flexible, biased or bribed undermines social harmony, creates frustration and undermines trust in public institutions. As long as police officers continue to operate in an environment where inaction is tolerated or encouraged, fraudsters will continue to flourish and bear the brunt of civil order deficiencies.
The Indian Police Department nowadays is a complex mix of relations with fraudsters and thugs, historical heritage, inefficiency of the system, corruption, political influence and lack of technical preparation. Rather than being a neutral or merely a security-providing body, some members of the police force, through active complicity, tacit acceptance or bureaucratic inaction, do things that embolden the criminals they have to fight. This reality has profound implications for public confidence, social stability and the effectiveness of governance. To correct this requires not only structural reform and technological upgrading, but also policing and cultural change in society. Only with sustained, multifaceted intervention can the Indian police play its role as true protectors of citizens rather than becoming tacit supporters of fraudsters. This challenge is huge, but the price of inaction—fraud being common, distrust and arbitrariness of criminals— is even bigger.
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