For too long, the digital banking landscape has been plagued by a “deep freeze.” Innocent account holders have found themselves locked out of their funds due to blanket enforcement actions, while victims of cyber fraud have struggled through a maze of legal complications, unable to recover their lost money.
Recognizing this crisis, High Courts across India including Himachal Pradesh, Punjab & Haryana, and Madras issued strong directions to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to establish a clear, unified protocol. The directive was clear: end the chaos and frame a proper system.
Responding to this mandate, the MHA, in coordination with the RBI and other stakeholders, has released a groundbreaking Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This is not just a guideline; it is a mandatory framework for Police and Banks that changes everything.
Download SOP here: SOP BY MHA (I4C)
To decode this massive shift, the Centre of Police Technology (CPT) is proud to bring you its first-ever webinar dedicated entirely to this critical new SOP.
Join the Discussion
- Date: January 21st, 2026
- Time:4:30 PM Onwards
- Attendees: Only Police Officers, Other LEA and Banking Sector.
- Registration link – https://algoritha.in/police-personnel-registration-form/
- Mode: Online over Zoom Webinars
The link for the session shall be share over email of the registrants. Prior registration to the webinar is mandatory.
Why You Cannot Miss This Session
This webinar will dive deep into the technical and legal nuances of the new SOP, explaining how it replaces “deep freezing” with precise action. We will cover:
- Hold vs. Seizure: Understanding the crucial difference between putting a specific “amount on hold” (preserving the crime proceeds) and the drastic step of “seizing” an account or suspending digital services.
- The Exit Route (Grievance Redressal): For the first time, a time-bound mechanism is in place. We will discuss how aggrieved account holders can approach designated Nodal Officers and how Police/Banks must respond within strict timelines (7 to 15 days).
- Victim Relief (Money Restoration): How the SOP facilitates “Interim Custody,” allowing courts and police to return funds to victims quickly, even using a “pro-rata” distribution model when multiple victims are involved in the same mule account.
The techno-legal queries can be asked during the webinar from the expert. For more queries regarding webinar you may contact- contact@futurecrime.org.
