Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Gujarat to Launch ATS-Style Cyber Crime Unit
Gujarat is creating a special cybercrime unit to fight online scams, similar to their anti-terrorism unit.
This unit will be in Gandhinagar and will use high-tech tools to catch cybercriminals.
The state has seen a big increase in cyber fraud, with thousands of cases reported.
The unit will speed up investigations and educate the public about scams, with a goal of being fully operational by 2026.
Gujarat is establishing an ATS-style cyber crime unit in Gandhinagar.
The unit aims to prevent and respond to the rising cybercrimes.
Since 2020-21, Gujarat registered 23,784 cyber fraud cases.
The unit will have advanced forensics, data analytics, and AI tools.
The operational deadline is set for March 2026 with officer recruitment starting December 2025.
- Who
- Gujarat government to combat cybercrimes and its residents.
- What
- Establishment of an ATS-style cyber crime unit in Gujarat.
- When
- Announced recently, with operations starting by March 2026.
- Where
- Gujarat, headquartered in Gandhinagar.
- Why
- To combat the rise in online fraud and protect citizens.
- Cases Since 2020-21
- 23,784
- Average Cases Daily
- 13
- Helpline Calls (2023)
- 121,701
- Average loss per case
- ₹7,147
- Operational Deadline
- March 2026
Sources
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