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New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Taking a major step towards digital transformation of citizen-friendly policing and law enforcement services, Delhi Police has decided to start registration of cyber e-FIRs on complaints of cyber financial fraud involving amounts of Rs 1 lakh or more from November 1, as against the existing practice for cyber financial fraud involving amounts of Rs 10 lakh or more.
According to a press note issued by Delhi Police on Thursday, “From November 1, 2025, a complainant can visit any police station where the Integrated Help Desk staff will register his complaint and immediately file an e-FIR if the amount exceeds Rs 1 lakh.”
All these e-FIRs will be investigated at par with regular FIRs in their respective jurisdictional Cyber Police Stations, Crime Branch and Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO).
“Such registration of e-FIR at the police station level is likely to ensure prompt and thorough investigation by the police within 72 hours, which will lead to enhanced seizures and recovery of the defrauded amount,” the police said.
The initiative aims to provide a faster, more transparent and convenient mechanism for victims of online financial scams, ensuring that prompt legal action is initiated even in cases of cyber financial fraud where the amount is less than Rs 10 lakh.
“At present, citizens lodge their complaints only by calling the National Cyber Helpline 1930 or through the portal https://cybercrime.gov.in,” it said.
The service aims to provide convenience to the residents of Delhi by simplifying the process of registration for cyber crimes such as online investment fraud, UPI scams, identity theft and other financial frauds.
The initiative integrates digital verification and real-time acknowledgment features to enhance accountability and eliminate delays in the FIR registration process.
Further, Delhi Police once again urges all residents to be extra alert/vigilant against online frauds, the note said.
It also said that cyber security awareness campaigns and cyber security workshops, both physical and online, will continue to be organized across the city for all sections of the society, especially children, women and senior citizens, to keep citizens informed.
–IANS
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