I4C cyber-fraud initiative saves ₹7,130 crore, blocks SIM & IMEI misuse

The Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS), along with the training and coordination framework of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), has reportedly helped prevent over ₹7,130 crore in cyber-fraud across India, according to a recent government disclosure. Over 23 lakh fraud complaints were processed, and significant numbers of SIM cards and IMEIs — flagged for misuse — were blocked under the crackdown. 

How the system works

The I4C — under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) — serves as the national nodal agency coordinating cybercrime prevention across India, integrating reporting, investigation support, telecom-fraud mitigation and capacity building. 

The complaint redressal mechanism (CFCFRMS) receives financial-fraud complaints via a dedicated helpline (1930) — funneling them into a centralised portal that enables collaboration between banks, payment systems, telecom providers and law-enforcement to freeze suspect transactions. 

Simultaneously, the training platform CyTrain under I4C ensures state-level police and judicial officers receive certified training in cyber-crime investigation, digital forensics, and prosecution — improving institutional readiness.

Results: Numbers show impact

• More than ₹7,130 crore in fraud prevented across 23 lakh+ complaints. 
• Hundreds of thousands of suspect SIM cards and IMEIs blocked to curb misuse in digital-fraud and SIM-related scams. 
• Significant growth in reporting and complaint resolution across different states — indicating increasing trust in centralised cyber-fraud mechanisms. 

Why this matters: Combating rising cyber-fraud risks

As India’s digital economy expands, so does the menace of cyber-fraud, identity theft, SIM-based scams and fraudulent online financial transactions. A coordinated national infrastructure like I4C — backed by reporting portals, telecom-fraud blocking, and trained enforcement — becomes critical to safeguard citizens and financial systems. 

With tools like SIM/IMEI blocking, real-time coordination between banks and law enforcement, and capacity-building of investigative agencies, India is working to stay ahead of evolving digital threats.