About 70% of cyber frauds occur through mobile phones, and the usage of phones in crimes is rising by the day, said A.P. Forensic Science Laboratory (APFSL) Joint Director D. Venkateswarlu.
Speaking on ‘Evidence collection in POCSO Act – Forensic Analysis’ at the State-level consultation on POCSO cases organised by APSLSA and CRAF on the second day, on February 18 (Sunday), the Joint Director asked the police and the public prosecutors to gain knowledge of gathering and presenting scientific and material evidence in sexual abuse cases.
Stating that priority is being given to cases related to crime against women and children in the APFSL, Mr. Venkateswarlu said the use of smartphones in POCSO cases, sexual assault (rape) cases was on the rise. He presented some case studies on the occasion.
