I4C to Share Info with Enforcement Directorate

On 25th April 2025, the Indian government authorized the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to share and receive information from the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to combat cyber frauds.

Key Points

I4C Authorization: The move allows I4C to share and receive information to detect and combat cyber frauds under the anti-money laundering law.
Growing Cyber Frauds: Online frauds, including fake websites and deceptive social media pages, have surged, targeting individuals through tactics like OTP scams and malicious links.
Ransomware Attacks: India accounts for over half of global ransomware attacks in 2024, highlighting the need for stronger cybersecurity efforts.
Public Reporting: The government encourages citizens to report fraud on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in or by calling 1930.