New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s cyber-crime mitigation framework, the government has reported substantial success in preventing financial losses arising from online frauds. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has played a pivotal role in curbing digital fraud through its dedicated Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS).
Launched in 2021, the platform has helped save over ₹7,130 crore in more than 23.02 lakh cyber-fraud complaints. The information was shared in a written reply by the Minister of State for Home Affairs to Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani.
The Ministry further highlighted that the nation-wide 1930 cyber helpline has become a crucial frontline defence, enabling citizens to report financial frauds in real time and block fraudulent transactions before they are siphoned off.
18.43 lakh suspect identifiers flagged; 24.67 lakh mule accounts tracked
To identify and dismantle cyber fraud networks, the I4C launched a comprehensive Suspect Registry, on 10 September 2024, in collaboration with banks and financial institutions.
This registry compiles identifiers linked to cybercriminals and mule networks. Key data shared by the Ministry:
- More than 18.43 lakh suspect identifiers have been added
- 24.67 lakh Layer-1 mule bank accounts have been flagged and shared with participating entities
- Actions based on the registry have helped block suspicious transactions worth ₹8,031.56 crore
The registry has emerged as a central intelligence pool for banks, fintechs, payment intermediaries and digital transaction platforms.
CyTrain platform upskills 1.44 lakh officers; over 1.19 lakh certificates issued
Strengthening investigative capabilities is another major focus of the I4C.
To achieve this, the centre has developed “CyTrain”, a Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) platform designed to train police personnel and judicial officers. According to government data:
- 1,44,895 officers from across States/UTs are registered on the portal
- 1,19,628 officers have successfully completed modules and received certificates
The courses cover advanced cyber investigation, forensics, digital evidence, privacy laws and prosecution techniques, helping agencies respond more effectively to complex cyber cases.
Over 11.14 lakh SIM cards, 2.96 lakh IMEIs blocked in crackdown on fraud networks
The Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC)—a collaborative hub bringing together banks, payment aggregators, telecom operators, IT intermediaries and State law enforcement representatives—has intensified coordinated action against cybercrime. So far:
- 11.14 lakh SIM cards linked to fraudulent activity have been deactivated
- 2.96 lakh IMEI numbers have been blocked
This large-scale blocking of communication channels has significantly disrupted organised cybercrime syndicates that depend heavily on fake SIM cards and unverified devices.
Two advanced National Cyber Forensic Labs operational; assistance in 12,952 cases
Under the I4C umbrella, two National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (Investigation) centres have been established—one in New Delhi (2019) and another in Assam, inaugurated on 29 August 2025.
The Delhi lab alone has provided forensic support in 12,952 cyber-crime cases, assisting State and UT police forces with data recovery, device forensics, malware analysis, encrypted data decoding and dark-web investigations.
‘Samanvaya’ platform leads to 16,840 arrests
The I4C has also operationalised the Samanvaya Platform, a central MIS, analytics and data-sharing ecosystem for law enforcement agencies. It maps interstate crime linkages, criminal infrastructure and cross-border syndicate patterns. Its ‘Pratibimb’ module visualises criminal locations and network clusters on a real-time map, enabling faster field action. The platform has facilitated:
- 16,840 arrests across States/UTs
- 1,05,129 cyber-investigation support requests resolved
