What is Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) : What is I4C ?

According to the data available on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal, between January and April 2024, over 740,000 complaints were lodged related to cybercriminal activities leading to monetary losses worth over Rs 1,750 crore.

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) stated that in May 2024, an average of 7,000 cybercrime complaints were recorded daily.

The I4C, established by the Ministry of Home Affairs, serves as a framework for law enforcement agencies to combat cybercrime.

About The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) :

It is a government initiative launched in 2020 to tackle cybercrime in India more effectively. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Here’s a breakdown of its key aspects:

Goal: Act as a central point for coordinating efforts against cybercrime across various law enforcement agencies in India.

Activities:

• Facilitate information sharing on cybercrime investigations and cyber threat intelligence among different agencies.
• Develop and implement best practices for cybercrime prevention and investigation.
• Collaborate with academia and research institutes to develop new technologies and forensic tools for fighting cybercrime.
• Standardize training programs for law enforcement personnel on cybercrime detection, containment, and investigation.
• Work with international law enforcement agencies to combat transnational cybercrime.

Public Initiatives:

• Launched the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) in 2019 for citizens to report cybercrimes online.
• Established the National Cybercrime Helpline (1930) to assist citizens in registering online financial frauds.

Impact:

• Improved coordination between law enforcement agencies in handling cybercrime cases.
• Provided a platform for citizens to report cybercrimes easily.
• Helped raise awareness about cybercrime and online safety.