e-Zero FIR initiative

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs, through its Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), has launched the e-Zero FIR initiative to enable faster and jurisdiction-free response to major cybercrimes.

Key Highlights:

• Integrated Systems:
  • Combines data from:
    • I4C’s NCRP (National Cybercrime Reporting Portal)
    • Delhi Police’s e-FIR system
    • NCRB’s CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems)
• Automatic Zero FIR for Major Cybercrimes:
  • Complaints of financial loss exceeding ₹10 lakh, received via NCRP or helpline 1930, will automatically generate a Zero FIR with the e-Crime Police Station of Delhi.
  • These will be instantly forwarded to the relevant territorial cybercrime police stations.
• Follow-Up by Complainant:
  • Complainants must visit the cybercrime police station within 3 days to get the Zero FIR converted into a regular FIR.
• Legal Framework:
  • Aligned with Section 173(1) and 1(ii) of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • Enables jurisdiction-free electronic FIR registration.
• Pilot and Rollout:
  • Pilot begins in Delhi.
  • Gradual expansion to other States and Union Territories.

Impact:

• Speeds up legal and investigative action in high-value cyber financial frauds.
• Ensures seamless coordination between central and state cybercrime units.
• Boosts citizen confidence in digital complaint mechanisms.