Context:
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has launched a new system to automatically convert cybercrime complaints involving ₹10 lakh or more into First Information Reports (FIRs).
- The initiative is called e-Zero FIR and is being piloted in Delhi.
- It applies to complaints registered via the 1930 helpline or the cybercrime.gov.in portal.
Objective and Impact
- Aims to speed up investigation and help victims recover lost funds more efficiently.
- Addresses delays and legal hurdles that victims typically face in lodging FIRs for large-scale financial frauds.
- The FIR registration process is automated, ensuring swift legal response and tracing of digital financial trails.
Key Authorities Involved
- Launched under the direction of Union Home Minister Amit Shah after a review of I4C’s functioning.
- Integrated systems:
- National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (I4C)
- Delhi Police’s e-FIR system
- Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
Strategic Significance
- India is witnessing a sharp rise in digital financial frauds, and this initiative enhances the speed and traceability of enforcement responses.
- Reduces reliance on manual police station-level FIR filings, enabling centralized digital surveillance and legal redress.
Relevance for India
- A step forward in cybercrime governance and victim support.
- Boosts confidence in digital economy and online transactions.
- Helps build a real-time national database of cyber frauds for better predictive policing.
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