Delhi Police Launches New System for Cybercrime Complaints, Establishes Cyber Help Desks Across City

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The Delhi Police has introduced a new system to automatically convert cybercrime complaints with a fraud value above Rs.1 lakh into e-FIRs, a move aimed at strengthening the investigation of online fraud cases. As part of this initiative, the police force has also established cyber help desks at all 200 plus police stations across the city. The new system ensures that e-FIRs are registered at the police stations, and the cases are transferred to the concerned department based on the fraud amount. This includes the cyber police station for cases up to Rs.25 lakh, the crime branch's cyber cell for cases between Rs.25 lakh and Rs.50 lakh, and the intelligence fusion and strategic operations (IFSO) unit for cases above Rs.50 lakh.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new system automatically converts cybercrime complaints with a fraud value above Rs.1 lakh into e-FIRs, which will be registered at the police stations.
  • The cases will be transferred to the concerned department based on the fraud amount, with e-FIRs sent to the cyber police station for cases up to Rs.25 lakh, the crime branch's cyber cell for cases between Rs.25 lakh and Rs.50 lakh, and the IFSO unit for cases above Rs.50 lakh.
  • Cyber help desks have been established at all 200 plus police stations across the city to streamline the investigation of online fraud cases.
  • Investigating officers (IOs) are required to ensure that the complainant visits the concerned police station within 72 hours of e-FIR registration to sign the printed copy of the e-FIR, as per provision of Section 173 of The BNSS, 2023.
  • The new system aims to strengthen the investigation of online fraud cases and provide timely assistance to victims of cybercrime.

Statistics:

  • The new system will cover cybercrime complaints with a fraud value above Rs.1 lakh, which is approximately 1% of the total cybercrime complaints received by the Delhi Police.
  • The cyber help desks will be available at all 200 plus police stations across the city, providing 24/7 assistance to victims of cybercrime.
  • The IOs are required to ensure that the complainant signs the printed copy of the e-FIR within 72 hours of registration, ensuring timely and efficient investigation.
  • The new system is aimed at providing rapid assistance to victims of cybercrime and preventing online fraud cases.

Sources:

  • "Delhi Police launches new system to register e-FIRs for cyber frauds" (Nov. 1), Hindustan Times, available online at https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/delhi-police-launches-new-system-to-register-e-firs-for-cyber-frauds/story-XtQ2RyG6cPamq3lV8TjWP.html