On January 21, 2026, an online session will focus on the Standard Operating Procedure issued by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, governing the freezing and unfreezing of bank accounts in cyber fraud cases.
The SOP spanning 99 pages was introduced to address a recurring challenge flagged by courts and regulators alike: while swift freezes are essential to stop stolen funds from disappearing, prolonged or indiscriminate freezes have trapped innocent account holders and disrupted legitimate businesses.
Find SOP Here: SOP BY MHA (I4C)
From Dense Rules to Practical Decisions
The webinar aims to distill the SOP’s legal and procedural complexity into a practical framework. Cyber law and compliance professionals will walk participants through key provisions, including the circumstances under which accounts may be frozen, documentation standards, and inter-agency coordination.
Particular attention will be paid to timelines—most notably the 90-day review and unfreeze rule—designed to ensure that investigative urgency does not eclipse due process or victim relief.
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Shared Responsibility Across the Financial System
For banks, fintech platforms, and compliance teams, the SOP marks a shift from passive compliance to active accountability. Financial institutions are now expected to maintain detailed records, communicate clearly with law enforcement, and ensure customer protections are not sidelined.
For police officers and other law enforcement agencies, the guidance clarifies evidentiary thresholds and procedural safeguards, reducing ambiguity that has often led to inconsistent practices across jurisdictions.
Toward a Victim-Centric Response
The session, scheduled for 2 hours from 4:30 p.m. IST, is aimed at professionals across policing, banking, BFSI, fintech, and regulatory compliance. Organisers describe it as essential for those involved in cybercrime response, fraud investigation, or account-freezing protocols—where the balance between speed and fairness is increasingly under scrutiny.
Participation requires prior registration, underscoring the event’s professional focus. As cyber fraud continues to test India’s financial and legal systems, the webinar reflects a broader effort to make procedure itself a tool for faster resolution and more humane outcomes. After the registration ends, link for the webinar would be shared on the registered emails.
Register now (prior registration mandatory): https://algoritha.in/webinar-registration/
