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e-Zero FIR initiative
Context
To tackle rising cases of cyber financial frauds and speed up investigations, the Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the e-Zero FIR initiative under the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), initially as a pilot in Delhi.
What is the e-Zero FIR initiative?
- e-Zero FIR is a digital mechanism to automatically register FIRs for cyber financial crimes (like online fraud, UPI scams, phishing) reported through:
- Cyber helpline number 1930
- National Cybercrime Reporting Portal gov.in
- Key Features:
- Auto-FIR Generation: It converts verified complaints into First Information Reports automatically—without visiting a police station.
- No jurisdiction barrier: Victims can report crimes from anywhere; FIR will be registered instantly and electronically, enabled by Section 173 (1)(ii) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
- Threshold Limit: It is applicable for complaints involving Rs 10 lakh or more
- Real-time action: It enables quicker blocking of fraudulent transactions/accounts.
- Integrated platform: It links banks, law enforcement, telecom companies, and CERT-In for swift response.
- It is part of I4C’s broader efforts to implement the National Cybercrime Ecosystem, enhancing tech-based policing.
- Associated Schemes & Institutions:
- Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) is the nodal body under Ministry of Home Affairs to fight cybercrime in a coordinated manner.
- CERT-In handles cybersecurity threats.
- Digital Police Portal maintains criminal and FIR databases.
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