Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to deliver the keynote address at the National Conference on Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds and Dismantling the Ecosystem in New Delhi on February 10. The event, organized by the Central Bureau of Investigation in collaboration with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, will take place at Bharat Mandapam from February 10 to 11. Amit Shah will conduct an investiture ceremony for CBI officers during the inaugural session.
He will also inaugurate the newly established Cybercrime Branch of the CBI and launch the State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre Dashboard developed by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. These initiatives aim to enhance the institutional response to the increasing threat of digital crimes. The conference will address the rising financial losses from cyber frauds, including scams involving phishing, fake investment mule accounts, and digital arrest tactics.
The discussions at the conference will focus on three main components of the fraud ecosystem: financial, telecom, and human aspects. Participants will concentrate on developing stronger prevention measures, advanced investigation techniques, and the use of technology like artificial intelligence and data analytics for efficient probes. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing inter-agency cooperation, public-private partnerships, quicker fraud reporting, real-time fund tracking, and improved support systems for victims.
The event will bring together senior representatives from central and state law enforcement agencies, the Department of Telecommunications, the Department of Financial Services, the Reserve Bank of India, public and private banks, fintech companies, payment platforms, telecom operators, cybersecurity experts, and international counterparts. This collaborative effort aims to counter cyber threats comprehensively, disrupt criminal syndicates, protect citizens, and bolster confidence in India’s digital infrastructure.
