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Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C)

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) was established by the Ministry of Home Affairs as the national nodal agency to combat cybercrime in a coordinated manner across India. It provides a comprehensive framework for law enforcement agencies to deal with cybercrime through seven functional components: the National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit, the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in), the Platform for Joint Cybercrime Investigation Team, the National Cybercrime Forensic Laboratory, the National Cybercrime Training Centre, the Cybercrime Ecosystem Management Unit, and the National Cyber Crime Research and Innovation Centre. A key function of I4C is coordinating implementation of Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) with other countries related to cybercrimes.

Key details
  • National Cybercrime Reporting Portal: cybercrime.gov.in (helpline: 1930).
  • I4C facilitates real-time information sharing and coordinated investigations across states and Union Territories.
  • Citizens can report financial fraud immediately through Cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 to freeze fraudulent transactions in a short window.
  • I4C coordinates with financial institutions, payment gateways, and telecom providers to freeze accounts used in fraud.
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Tracked since February 27, 2026 · last seen June 11, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes

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