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e-Zero FIR: Delhi Leads Cyber Fraud Registrations in 2025

30 July 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSe-Zero FIR: DelhiLeads Cyber FraudRegistrations in202530 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Home Ministry shared in Parliament how many automatic zero FIRs for online financial fraud were lodged last year, with the capital in front.

Key facts

  • Total: more than 12,000 e-Zero FIRs in 2025.
  • Spread: 18 States and Union Territories.
  • Top two: Delhi 6,115 and Chandigarh 4,174.
  • Launched: May 2025.

How the system works

  • Victims report fraud through the 1930 helpline or the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP).
  • The complaint must be converted into a regular FIR within three days.

Exam angle

  • Reporting helpline number: 1930.
  • Portal: NCRP.
  • Conversion deadline: three days.

Test yourself

1. Which State or UT recorded the most e-Zero FIRs for cyber financial fraud in 2025?

Delhi had 6,115, ahead of Chandigarh's 4,174.

2. Within how many days must an e-Zero FIR complaint be converted into a regular FIR?

The conversion deadline is three days.

3. Which helpline can victims use to start an e-Zero FIR?

Victims can use the 1930 helpline or the NCRP.

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