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e-Zero FIR: automatic FIRs for big cyber frauds

20 May 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSe-Zero FIR:automatic FIRs forbig cyber frauds20 May 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) began automatic FIR registration for large cyber financial frauds.

Key facts

  • Applies to complaints of ₹10 lakh or more via the 1930 helpline or cybercrime.gov.in.
  • Launched under Amit Shah’s direction after reviewing I4C.
  • Linked systems: National Cybercrime Reporting Portal, Delhi Police e-FIR and CCTNS of the NCRB.

Significance

  • Faster probes and better recovery of lost money; fewer FIR delays for victims.
  • Less manual filing at police stations; trust in digital payments.
  • Builds a real-time national cyber fraud database for predictive policing.

Exam angle

  • Launched by I4C; pilot city: Delhi.
  • Helpline: 1930.

Test yourself

1. Under the e-Zero FIR initiative, cybercrime complaints above what amount are converted into FIRs automatically?

Complaints involving ₹10 lakh or more are auto-converted into FIRs.

2. Where is the e-Zero FIR initiative of I4C being piloted?

The notes say the initiative is being piloted in Delhi.

3. Which helpline number feeds complaints into the e-Zero FIR system, along with cybercrime.gov.in?

Complaints registered through the 1930 helpline or cybercrime.gov.in are covered.

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