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Government Brings Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) Under the Purview of PMLA.

National | Dated: 30 Apr 2025

In April 2025, the Department of Revenue (DoR) under the Ministry of Finance (MoF) authorized the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), based in New Delhi (Delhi), to exchange information with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under Section 66 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This decision is aimed at enhancing the detection of money trails and strengthening efforts to combat cyber fraud.
  • - With this move, I4C is now empowered to share and receive information with the ED and other law enforcement agencies, enabling improved tracking and identification of cybercrime masterminds.
  • - Established in 2018 under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) serves as the central agency for coordinating efforts to combat cybercrime across India.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Amid the rising cases of cyber fraud affecting the general public, this initiative will aid in identifying perpetrators behind trans-national cybercrimes.
  • (ii) These cyber frauds are often executed through fake websites, misleading social media pages, and paid advertisements on search engines. Fraudsters trick victims by sending OTPs (One-Time Passwords) or malicious links via phone or email. Once the unsuspecting user clicks the link or shares the OTP, their devices become compromised.
  • (iii) The government has urged citizens to report cyber fraud through the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) at cybercrime.gov.in or by calling the cyber helpline 1930.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The Indian government has recently empowered which agency under Section 66 of PMLA to share information with the Enforcement Directorate (ED)?

Correct Answer: I4C (Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre)

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