Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Gujarat Launches Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR Service
Gujarat has introduced a new service called the Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR.
This service allows people who have been victims of online financial scams to report the crime from their homes.
They can call a special helpline number, 1930, and their complaint will automatically create an e-Zero FIR.
This FIR is then sent to the nearest police station, where officers will start investigating right away.
The goal is to make it easier and faster for people to report these crimes and to improve the chances of getting their money back.
The first e-Zero FIR was registered by someone in Ahmedabad, and the police were able to save over Rs 15.76 lakh for that person.
The service is part of the state's efforts to use technology to provide better and more transparent police services.
Gujarat launched the Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR service on July 27, 2026.
Victims can register complaints through the national cybercrime helpline 1930.
The e-Zero FIR is automatically generated and forwarded to the concerned police station.
The first e-Zero FIR saved over Rs 15.76 lakh for an Ahmedabad resident.
The service aims to provide faster and more transparent police services.
- Who
- Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and the Gujarat Police
- What
- Launch of the Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR service
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Why
- To facilitate faster registration and investigation of cyber financial fraud cases, enabling victims to initiate the process without visiting a police station.
Proponents of e-Zero FIR
Critics of e-Zero FIR
Efficiency and Convenience
Proponents of e-Zero FIR
The e-Zero FIR service streamlines the process of reporting cyber financial fraud, allowing victims to register complaints from home, which saves time and effort.
Critics of e-Zero FIR
Critics argue that the system may be prone to misuse, with potential for false complaints or delays in verification, which could hinder the efficiency of the process.
Technological Advancement
Proponents of e-Zero FIR
The service leverages technology to provide faster and more transparent police services, improving the chances of recovering lost money.
Critics of e-Zero FIR
Skeptics believe that the reliance on technology may lead to technical glitches or data breaches, compromising the security and integrity of the complaints.
- Service Launched
- Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR
- Location
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Date of Launch
- July 27, 2026
- Helpline Number
- 1930
- First e-Zero FIR
- Registered by an Ahmedabad resident
- Amount Saved
- Rs 15.76 lakh
- Initiating Authority
- Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi
- Coordinating Body
- Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)