New Delhi, August 27: Delhi is set to establish the Delhi Cybercrime Coordination Centre (D4C) to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime, online financial fraud, blackmail and data theft in the national capital.
The initiative, approved following the Lieutenant Governor’s directions, is being developed as a nodal mechanism for combating cybercrime in Delhi. The centre will function directly under the Delhi Police Commissioner and is expected to bring investigation, financial intervention, forensic analysis and public awareness efforts under an integrated system.
Delhi Cybercrime Coordination Centre to Bring Units Under One System
According to the Home Department notification, D4C will have four specialised wings, with senior police officers overseeing different functions. Each wing will be headed by an officer of Deputy Commissioner of Police rank.
The objective is to ensure that technical and financial action begins at the earliest stage after a cybercrime complaint is received, while improving coordination between specialised units handling complex cases.
The proposed structure is designed to connect investigation, financial fraud response and digital forensics rather than handling these functions separately.
Four Specialised Wings Planned Under D4C
The first wing will handle administration and coordination, including budgeting, training, inter-departmental coordination and public awareness programmes.
The second wing will focus on investigating complex cybercrime cases. It will oversee specialised cyber police stations, the State Digital Investigation Support Centre and forensic laboratories, with emphasis on analysing digital evidence and investigating the technical aspects of cyber offences.
The third wing will be responsible for operational functions, while the fourth will focus on sensitive online crimes involving women and children.
1930 Helpline and Fraud Mitigation Centre to Join D4C
The third wing will oversee the national cybercrime helpline 1930, the Fraud Mitigation Centre, the fake bomb-threat email investigation cell and cybersecurity-related activities.
A key objective will be to accelerate action on fraudulent bank transactions after complaints are received. Faster intervention could increase the chances of stopping or freezing money before it is transferred through multiple accounts.
The integration of these functions is expected to help connect the initial complaint with financial intervention and subsequent investigation.
IFSO Unit in Dwarka to Become Part of New Cybercrime Centre
The new structure will also incorporate the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit currently based in Dwarka.
Its digital laboratory, the 1930 helpline control room at Haiderpur and the Fraud Mitigation Centre will become part of the D4C framework.
Cyber police stations operating across all 15 districts of Delhi will also function under the directions of the new centre, creating a centralised structure for handling cybercrime cases across the capital.
D4C to Target Cybercrime Against Women and Children
The fourth wing will focus on sensitive online crimes involving women and children.
Its mandate will include sextortion, AI-generated obscene content, cyberstalking and Child Sexual Abuse Material-related cases.
The unit is expected to develop specialised capabilities for securing digital evidence, protecting victims and identifying those responsible for such crimes.
AI-Powered Tools and Mobile Forensics Planned
D4C is also being planned with modern technological resources, including mobile forensic vans, AI-powered analytical tools, network forensic toolkits and Faraday isolation kits.
These technologies are expected to assist investigators in securely collecting evidence from digital devices, analysing suspicious networks and identifying links between individuals involved in cybercrime operations.
AI-based analytical tools could also help investigators process large volumes of digital information and identify connections that may not be immediately apparent during individual case investigations.
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Technical Experts and Crypto Investigators May Join D4C
The centre is proposed to follow a hybrid model rather than relying exclusively on police personnel.
Technical experts from the private sector, data analysts, cryptocurrency investigators and malware specialists may be engaged on a contractual or project basis.
Their expertise is expected to help investigators deal with rapidly evolving cybercrime techniques, cryptocurrency-related investigations and sophisticated digital networks.
Prof Triveni Singh Calls for Integrated Cybercrime Investigation
Renowned cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh said that traditional police investigation alone is not sufficient to deal with increasingly sophisticated cyber offences.
According to him, financial trails, digital devices, IP and network-related evidence, and communications between suspects need to be analysed together.
A centralised technical mechanism can help accelerate intervention immediately after a complaint and make it easier to connect cybercrime networks operating across multiple States.
D4C Could Speed Up Online Fraud Response
The proposed D4C is expected to strengthen coordination between various cybercrime-related mechanisms operating in Delhi.
Integrating complaints received through the 1930 helpline with banking information, financial intervention and digital investigation could allow authorities to respond more quickly to fraud incidents.
The faster identification of suspicious transactions could be particularly important in cases where fraudsters move stolen money through multiple bank accounts within a short period.
Delhi Cybercrime Centre to Track Wider Criminal Networks
The proposed structure reflects the changing nature of cybercrime, where offenders frequently operate across State and international borders and use multiple bank accounts, digital platforms and technical tools.
A centralised system could allow investigators to combine information from different cases and identify larger criminal networks rather than treating individual complaints in isolation.
This could be particularly useful when the same phone numbers, bank accounts, digital identities, devices or online platforms appear across multiple cases.
Implementation Will Determine D4C’s Effectiveness
For Delhi Police, the key challenge will be ensuring that the proposed technical infrastructure, specialised manpower and data-driven capabilities are used efficiently.
The effectiveness of D4C will ultimately depend on how quickly complaints are converted into financial intervention, how effectively digital evidence is preserved and analysed, and how efficiently different investigation units work together.
If implemented effectively, the integrated structure could strengthen Delhi’s ability to detect, investigate and disrupt increasingly complex cybercrime networks.
About the author — Ananya Aradhya writes on cybercrime, fraud, scams, cybersecurity, digital safety, and emerging threats. Her work also covers major criminal cases, financial frauds, consumer scams, and stories that highlight risks affecting people in the real and digital world.
