Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)

• India’s fight against cybercrime has witnessed a substantial breakthrough with the implementation of the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System.
• The initiative, established by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre(I4C), has proven instrumental in curbing financial frauds and preventing the unlawful diversion of funds by cybercriminals.
• The system has recorded a staggering 12.8 lakh cybercrime complaints since its inception.
• Remarkably, it has successfully safeguarded over Rs 930 crore across more than 3.8 lakh complaints.

ABOUT I4C

• Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) was established by MHA, in New Delhi to provide a framework and eco-system for Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) for dealing with Cybercrime in a coordinated and comprehensive manner.
• I4C is envisaged to act as the nodal point to curb Cybercrime in the country.
• The I4C involves agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation, the National Investigation Agency, and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team .
• It aims to create a system for sharing expertise and best practices related to cybercrime investigations and digital forensics.
• It aims to coordinate all activities related to implementation of Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT) with other countries related to cybercrimes in consultation with the concerned nodal authority in MHA.
• The I4C has a dedicated website to share and access information, intelligence, and collaborate on cybercrime investigations.