Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Rajasthan Police Introduces Automatic e-Zero FIR for Cyber Fraud
The Rajasthan Police has introduced a new system where an e-Zero FIR is automatically generated for cyber fraud cases involving Rs 1 lakh or more.
This system integrates the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, the 1930 Cyber Helpline, and the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems.
As soon as a complaint is registered, the police will immediately start freezing suspected bank accounts, collecting evidence, and initiating legal action.
Victims are urged to report cyber fraud immediately to maximize the chances of recovering lost money.
The complainant must visit the police station within 72 hours to sign the FIR.
The new system aims to provide quicker relief for victims and more effective action against cyber criminals.
Rajasthan Police introduces automatic e-Zero FIR for cyber fraud cases involving Rs 1 lakh or more.
The new system integrates the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, 1930 Cyber Helpline, and CCTNS.
Police will immediately freeze suspected bank accounts and collect evidence upon registration of an e-Zero FIR.
Victims must visit the police station within 72 hours to sign the FIR.
The system aims to provide faster legal intervention and quicker recovery of defrauded funds.
- Who
- Rajasthan Police, Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Kumaar Sharma, Additional Director General (Cyber Crime) V.K. Singh
- What
- Introduction of automatic e-Zero FIR for cyber fraud cases involving Rs 1 lakh or more
- When
- The new system came into effect on Thursday
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- To ensure faster legal intervention, immediate freezing of defrauded funds, and quicker investigation and arrest of cyber criminals
Proponents of the New System
Critics of the New System
Effectiveness in Combating Cyber Crime
Proponents of the New System
The new system will significantly reduce the time taken to initiate legal action against cyber criminals, leading to faster recovery of defrauded funds.
Critics of the New System
The system may lead to an overwhelming number of cases, potentially overburdening the police and delaying investigations.
Victim Protection
Proponents of the New System
The automatic e-Zero FIR system provides immediate legal protection to victims, ensuring that their funds are frozen and evidence is collected promptly.
Critics of the New System
The system may not be foolproof and could still allow criminals to transfer funds before the police can intervene.
- Threshold for Automatic e-Zero FIR
- Rs 1 lakh or more
- Authorities Involved
- National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (I4C), 1930 Cyber Helpline, Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS)
- Investigating Authority for Fraud of Rs 1 crore or more
- State Cyber Crime Police Station, Jaipur
- Investigating Authority for Fraud between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 1 crore
- Concerned district cyber police station or local police station
- Time Frame for Complainant to Sign FIR
- 72 hours
