Current Context: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has been authorized to share information with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to combat rising cyber frauds targeting the public.

About I4C

• Operates under: Ministry of Home Affairs
• Purpose: Central hub for addressing cybercrime, enhancing public awareness, and improving law enforcement capacity.
• Role of ED: The ED can now act against offenders under the anti-money laundering law.

Nature of Cyber Frauds

• Tactics: Fake websites, deceptive social media pages, fraudulent ads, and malicious links that compromise individuals’ devices, leading to financial losses.

Public Reporting Initiatives

• Citizens can report frauds via the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal and the helpline ‘1930’ for tracking and combating cybercrime.

Capacity Building and Awareness

• Training: I4C offers cyber forensics training for law enforcement.
• Campaigns: Promotes public education on cyber hygiene and partners with the Department of Telecommunications for awareness initiatives like caller tune campaigns.