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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
E-zero FIR initiative launched to fast-track cyber fraud cases; pilot begins in Delhi
Citizens who fall prey to cyber frauds—crimes that often transcend geographical boundaries—will soon no longer have to struggle with where and how to file an FIR. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has launched the e-Zero FIR initiative through the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), aimed at streamlining the registration of cybercrime cases and speeding up investigations and money recovery efforts. Announcing the move on Monday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that all cyber financial fraud complaints filed via the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) or the national helpline number '1930' will now automatically be converted into FIRs under the new system, TOI reported on May 20. In a post on X, Shah wrote, 'The new system, launched as a pilot project for Delhi, will drive investigations, swiftly cracking down on cybercriminals,' adding that it 'will soon be extended to the entire nation.' The automatic FIR conversion will initially apply to cases involving a threshold of ₹10 lakh and will be expanded to include all cyber financial fraud cases in future. 'The Modi government is bolstering the cybersecurity grid to build a cyber-secure Bharat,' Shah also posted. The home minister had earlier directed the implementation of the e-Zero FIR system during a review meeting on cybercrime, citing the significant challenges victims face in filing complaints and recovering lost money. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo According to a written reply by the MHA in the Rajya Sabha on March 12, 2025, around 13.4 lakh complaints have been received through I4C's Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System since its inception in 2021. These cases involved cyberfrauds worth thousands of crores, of which ₹4,386 crore was saved due to timely interventions by I4C. In another response, the MHA revealed that cyber frauds reported via the NCRP accounted for nearly ₹36,450 crore in total. The e-Zero FIR system integrates the NCRP platform, Delhi Police's e-FIR mechanism, and the National Crime Record Bureau's (NCRB) Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS). Under this process, any complaint of financial cybercrime above ₹10 lakh made to the NCRP or 1930 helpline will trigger the registration of a zero FIR with the newly designated e-crime police station in Delhi. These FIRs will then be forwarded to the appropriate territorial cybercrime police station for further action. Victims will be able to visit the respective cybercrime police station within three days to get the zero FIR converted into a regular FIR. The initiative is currently being piloted in Delhi, where the e-crime police station has been officially notified to register such FIRs and transfer them to the concerned jurisdictional police stations. Delhi Police and I4C have collaborated to ensure that the process aligns with the provisions of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). In a statement, the MHA said, 'This initiative will improve the conversion of NCRP/1930 complaints into FIRs, enabling easy restoration of money lost by victims and facilitating punitive action against cyber criminals.' The e-Zero FIR system is expected to be rolled out across all states and Union Territories following its successful implementation in Delhi. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
E-Zero FIR to speed up action on cyber frauds: How will it help you?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has launched a pilot project for an e-Zero FIR system, aimed at fast tracking police crackdown in high-value cyber financial frauds. Initially rolled out in Delhi, the initiative is expected to be extended across India soon. The aim of e-Zero is to cut the procedural delay in the first few crucial hours when chances of recovery of lost money is high. What is the e-Zero FIR system? The new system, developed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under MHA, will automatically convert complaints of cyber financial crimes involving Rs 10 lakh or more, filed either on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) or through the cybercrime helpline 1930, into Zero FIRs. The complaint will first be registered electronically with Delhi's e-Crime Police Station and then transferred to the relevant police station based on jurisdiction. Victims must visit the designated cyber crime police station within three days to get the Zero FIR converted into a regular FIR. How it helps you For victims of cyber fraud, especially those involving large sums of money, this move brings: Faster FIR registration, and immediate crackdown Improved chances of fund recovery through rapid coordination Removal of jurisdictional delays, which often slow down action Simplified complaint process via NCRP portal or 1930 helpline Government's intent: Speed and security Announcing the initiative, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in a post on X, 'The MHA's Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) introduced the new e-Zero FIR initiative to nab any criminal with unprecedented speed.' According to an official release, 'This initiative will improve conversion of NCRP/1930 complaints into FIRs, enabling easy restoration of money lost by complainants and facilitate punitive action against cyber criminals.' Driven by new criminal law The e-Zero FIR project has been rolled out under the newly-introduced provisions of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). It integrates I4C's complaint portal, Delhi Police's e-FIR platform, and the National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS).
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Hotels told to upload guest details on common portal
Gurgaon: To scale up surveillance and prevent crimes, police on Tuesday directed all hotels to register on an online portal and enter details of every guest after check-in is completed. This information, police said in a statement, will be available for local cops to monitor real time. "The move is aimed at enhancing public safety and curbing criminal activities. Under the guidance of police commissioner Vikas Arora (IPS), all hotels in Gurgaon are now mandated to register on the Haryana Police website and upload visitor details through the Citizen Services portal," the statement read. Failure to register or to regularly update guest information will invite strict action, it warned. According to police officers, guest data recorded by hoteliers will be immediately available to the local police station through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS). "This initiative is expected to assist in early detection of criminal elements, enhance surveillance and make the city's law enforcement efforts more efficient and proactive," a police officer said. Gurgaon police chief Vikas Arora on Tuesday directed all SHOs to ensure that hotel owners and managers complete the registration process and start submitting guest data. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Lost Their Money - Learn From Their Lesson Expertinspector Click Here Undo "SHOs have been instructed to take swift legal action against defaulters who fail to comply with these orders," another police officer said. Hoteliers can use the Citizen Login option and verify their mobile numbers for registration. After that, they will need to submit details such as name, address, contact number and ID proof of the hotel owner. Once registration is complete, guest information such as name, address, phone number, identity card and travel details must be updated. "All data filled in by the hotel management will be shared real time with respective police stations. This is expected to improve the law enforcement's ability to track suspicious activities and prevent crimes that may be committed from within hotel premises," a third police officer said. But residents and hotel owners criticised the move. "It will be an attack on the privacy of an individual, also keeping in mind the climate of the country," said a Sushant Lok resident. A hotel owner said keeping such a record would raise concerns about privacy for guests. "However, we will comply with the direction of the authorities," he said.
Mint
20-05-2025
- Mint
Attention hoteliers! Gurugram Police makes real-time guest reporting mandatory to curb crime; details here
In a move to 'prevent crime committed from within hotel premises and identify and monitor suspicious individuals easily', Gurugram Police Commissioner Vikas Arora has directed all local police station heads to ensure that hotel owners/operators in Gurugram register their hotels on the Haryana Police website and regularly update guest details. The police said hotel owners and operators should register on the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), and failing to comply with the order will invite action. Guest information filled in by hotel operators on CCTNS will be shared in real-time with the local police station concerned. While emphasising that all hotel owners and operators must complete the hotel registration process on the Haryana Police website to ensure that guest details are accessible to law enforcement, the Gurugram Police said, 'Police station SHOs have also been instructed to take strict action in accordance with the law against any hotel owner/operator who fails to register or does not submit guest information after registration.' In a conversation with Gurugram ASI Sandeep Kumar said, 'The order has been sent to hotels in the district and it has been implemented from today.' When asked about the legal action for those not abiding, he added, 'There is a provision for FIR which the DC orders accordingly.' Click on Citizen Services Proceed to Citizen Login Verify their mobile number using an OTP. After verification, select General Services, then click on Validation of Owner of Hotel and Customers Registered, followed by Registration of Hotel. The hotel owner must fill in required details such as name, mobile number, address, and upload an identity document. After submission, the hotel will be registered on CCTNS. It remains uncertain whether other districts of Haryana have to implement the decision. A 32-year-old tech professional was arrested for allegedly barging into a woman's hotel room in an inebriated state and sexually harassing her in August last year. The woman, employed by a US-based company, had come to Gurugram for a business meeting. The incident occurred around 3:30 am, leading to an FIR being registered at Sector 29 police station, PTI reported. In May 2024, the Gurugram Police raided a guest house named Muskan Hotel and Guest House, arresting four persons, including the operator and manager, for running an illegal sex racket. The operation involved charging customers ₹ 500 to ₹ 700 for illicit services. A decoy customer helped expose the racket by entering a room with a woman and alerting the police.
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
New e-Zero FIR for swift probe, crackdown on cyberfauds: Amit Shah
UNION HOME Minister Amit Shah on Monday said they have introduced the new e-Zero FIR that automatically converts cyber financial crime complaints with a cheating value above Rs 10 lakh, registered on the 1930 helpline or the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), into FIRs. Shah said the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), which comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has introduced the new e-Zero FIR initiative to nab any criminal with unprecedented speed. In his post on X, Shah said the new system, which has been launched as a pilot project for Delhi, will automatically convert cyber financial crimes filed at NCRP or 1930 to FIRs, initially above the threshold limit of Rs 10 lakh. 'The new system, which will drive investigations swiftly cracking down on cybercriminals, will soon be extended to the entire nation. The Modi government is bolstering the cybersecurity grid to build a 'cyber-secure Bharat',' he said. An official said the process of issuing FIRs electronically, irrespective of territorial jurisdiction, will soon be extended to the entire nation. This initiative will enable easy restoration of money lost by victims and facilitate punitive action against cybercriminals. It leverages the provisions of the recently introduced criminal laws, an official statement said. Shah had given instructions for the implementation of this initiative in a recent review meeting of I4C, keeping in view the difficulties faced by victims of cyber financial crimes in the recovery of the money lost. The NCRP and 1930 helpline have enabled easy reporting and prompt action on complaints related to cyber financial crimes. 'The newly introduced process involves the integration of I4C's NCRP system, Delhi Police's e-FIR system and NCRB's Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems. Now, complaints related to financial losses above Rs 10 lakh made to NCRP and 1930 will automatically lead to registration of a Zero FIR with the e-crime police station of Delhi. This will be immediately routed to the territorial cybercrime police stations. Complainants can visit the cybercrime police station within three days and get the Zero FIR converted into a regular FIR,' an official said. The Delhi police and I4C have worked together to put in place a process for registration of cases in accordance with the new provisions of Section 173 (1) and 1(ii) of Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. 'The e-Crime Police Station of Delhi has been notified for the registration of e-FIRs and transferring them to jurisdictional police stations in Cybercrime complaints of a specified nature reported on NCRP,' the statement said.
