Union Home Minister Amit Shah stressed the importance of combating institutionalized cybercrime, mentioning that security agencies, led by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), have safeguarded or frozen over Rs 8,000 crore out of Rs 20,000 crore swindled by fraudsters until November 30, 2025. At the National Conference on Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds Law Dismantling the Ecosystem, organized by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Shah highlighted that 82 lakh cybercrime complaints were registered by November 30, 2025, with 1.84 lakh cases converted into FIRs. He emphasized the need to escalate efforts in curbing cybercrimes and recovering funds further.
Addressing the 562 delegates at the conference, Shah urged for an enhanced fight against cybercrimes, noting that cybercriminals now operate in an organized manner, staying ahead of law enforcement in technology usage. Describing cybercrime as a global menace, he assured the government’s commitment to safeguarding citizens, mentioning the establishment of a robust anti-cybercrime infrastructure since 2020 through the I4C’s real-time reporting setup. Shah also highlighted the onboarding of 62 banks and financial institutions in a secure framework, with plans to include all cooperative banks by December 31. Earlier, he took to the social media platform X to emphasize the government’s resolve in combating cybercrime and announced his participation in the conference to bolster India’s cybercrime combat capabilities.
The Home Minister presided over an investiture ceremony for CBI officers, inaugurating the new Cybercrime Branch of the CBI and launching the S4C Dashboard of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs. The conference, organized by the CBI in collaboration with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, aimed to address the escalating cybercrime challenges in India. The CBI, which has been investigating cybercrimes since 2000, has enhanced its capabilities over the years, establishing the Cybercrime Investigation Division in 2022 to bolster its specialized response to cybercrimes.
