Delhi Police issue guidelines for cyber fraud e-FIR registration

The Delhi Police have issued detailed guidelines outlining the procedure for registering and investigating e-FIRs in cyber financial fraud cases, as part of its efforts to streamline the response mechanism through the Integrated Help Desk (IHD) and the 1930 Helpline.

According to the circular, officers and staff of the Integrated Help Desk or 1930 Helpline are required to accurately record all details provided by complainants.

In cases where the reported fraud amount is Rs 1 lakh or more, information will be collected and uploaded on the Citizen Financial Cuber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS) portal.

Once the information is submitted, the portal will automatically generate an e-FIR and forward it to the concerned police station based on the amount involved.

Complaints involving up to Rs 25 lakh will be handled by the territorial district Cybercrime Police Station. Cases between Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakh will be dealt with by the Cyber Cell of the Crime Branch, while those exceeding Rs 50 lakh will be investigated by the IFSO Unit of the Special Cell.

After receiving the e-FIR, the investigating officer (IO) is required to begin the mandatory steps of investigation without delay.