Victims of Cyber Fraud Can Now File e-Zero FIRs Online: Amit Shah Announces New National System

 

In a landmark move to strengthen the fight against cybercrime, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that victims of cyber fraud across India will now be able to file e-Zero FIRs (First Information Reports) online from anywhere in the country. The initiative will be rolled out through the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).

The announcement was made in Delhi during the launch of a new national helpline number 1930 and a revamped citizen portal for cybercrime complaints. Shah emphasized that this system would especially benefit victims of financial frauds and scams, where over 10 lakh complaints have already been received to date.

With the help of I4C’s state-of-the-art coordination system, any citizen who is a victim of cybercrime can file a Zero FIR at any e-crime police station, regardless of their location. Later, if required, the case can be transferred to the relevant jurisdictional police station.

Key Features of the New System:

• National Helpline 1930 will assist victims in blocking and reversing fraudulent transactions quickly.
• All e-FIRs will be registered and tracked through a centralized platform, enabling faster action.
• Victims can lodge complaints at cybercrime.gov.in.
• The initiative allows real-time updates and streamlines inter-state cybercrime investigation.
• FIRs registered as Zero FIRs at cyber police stations can be converted into regular FIRs later if necessary.

Home Minister Shah stated that cyber fraud is one of the fastest-growing forms of crime, and this system is part of the government's broader strategy to develop a nationwide digital policing framework.

The move is also intended to create better coordination among local police, state cyber cells, and the national cyber monitoring center, especially in light of the rapidly increasing number of digital payment scams and social media fraud cases.