The number of cyber incidents in Mozambique reached 39,625 cases in 2025, against a backdrop marked by insufficient digital literacy and rapidly evolving technologies—factors that have contributed to the rise in cybercrime in the country.
The information was disclosed by the Attorney General, Américo Letela, during the annual report session held this Wednesday (22) at the Assembly of the Republic in Maputo.
According to the official, among the most frequent crimes are fraud involving electronic payment instruments, with 611 cases, followed by computer and telecommunications fraud, with 254 incidents.
The list also includes crimes such as invasion of privacy, with 90 cases, and fuel theft, with 75, which demonstrates the diversity of practices associated with digital crime in the country.
“Cybercrimes represent a real and growing threat to national security,” stated Américo Letela, adding that attacks on computer systems, unauthorized access to databases, sabotage, and electronic fraud compromise the confidentiality of critical systems.
During the period under review, the Office of the Attorney General recorded 1,108 cases related to cybercrimes, compared to 1,061 in 2024, representing an increase of 47 cases, or 4.4%.
Geographically, the provinces of Inhambane and Gaza led the way, with 183 cases each, followed by Zambezia and the city of Maputo, both with 148 incidents. On the other hand, Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Sofala recorded the lowest numbers, with 31, 35, and 43 cases, respectively.
Despite the data presented, Américo Letela warned that these figures may not reflect the true extent of cybercrime in Mozambique. “We are convinced that the figures mentioned above may not, on their own, reflect the true extent of cybercrime in the country,” he stated, pointing to the transnational nature of these crimes, the destruction of evidence, and the need to strengthen the management of digital evidence as key challenges.
Source: Agência de Informação de Moçambique (AIM)
