### The shadows of cybersecurity: the Harish Jagtani affair and its repercussions
The recent arrest of Harish Jagtani, an Indian businessman and owner of HJ Hospital and the Hilton hotel, by the National Cyberdefense Council, has sparked a wave of reactions combining indignation, concern and speculation on social networks. Although Jagtani’s lawyers have taken up position to defend its integrity and presumption of innocence, this situation highlights much deeper issues linked to cybersecurity, information manipulation and crisis management within the framework of social networks.
### Cyberdelinquency booming
Behind this case hides an increasing phenomenon: the rise in cybercrime and the role of government agencies in the fight against it. According to a report by the World Intellectual Property Organization published in 2023, global losses due to cybercrime could reach $ 10,500 billion by 2025. This statistic only accentuates the importance of the actions undertaken by cybersecurity agencies, such as the National Cyberfense Council.
In the case of Jagtani, allegations surrounding his belongings and his arrest raise questions about how information is disseminated online. Can we really trust the information circulating on the networks? The answer, both for the media and for the general public, seems more and more complex.
#### Risks of disinformation
Jagtani’s lawyers rightly stressed the dangers of disinformation, indicating that unfounded speculation could have harmful consequences not only on the reputation of their client, but also on the integrity of in progress. This phenomenon is not new, but it takes on an unprecedented scale in the digital age where the speed of circulation of information often exceeds the verification of the facts.
A 2022 report from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue highlighted the fact that almost 60 % of social networks users are influenced by unaccountable information. In sensitive affairs like that of Jagtani, this means that rumors can easily evolve into alternative truths, creating a climate of hostility and distrust.
### The importance of the right to the presumption of innocence
Article 17 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to the presumption of innocence, becomes a central point here. This right is essential not only for the protection of accused individuals, but also for the maintenance of justice in the legal system. This principle is often undermined in the media court, where public opinion can be influenced by sensational information.
Similar cases, such as that of the ex-CEO of a large technological company in 2020, show how public stigma can have lasting consequences on the reputation of an individual. This earlier feeling, alas, is difficult to reverse, even after the truth has been established.
#### A call to responsibility
It is crucial that the media and social networks become aware of their role in the transmission of information. It is imperative to promote a culture of responsible journalism, focused on veracity and ethics, in particular through initiatives to verify facts and awareness of disinformation.
Jagtani lawyers are not alone in this struggle. The need for collective responsibility in the field of information is more pressing than ever. Social media users must also be discerning, taking the time to check the sources before propagating baseless information.
#### Conclusion
The Harish Jagtani affair is not limited to a simple arrest. It raises crucial questions about the management of cybersecurity, the right to the presumption of innocence and the disinformation phenomenon that plagues our connected societies. While surveys continue and public opinion remains divided, it is up to each of us to become actors responsible for change. The stake is not only the future of Jagtani, but also the health of our informational ecosystem as a whole. Lessons learned from this case could potentially redefine our relationship to information and truth in an increasingly digital world.