The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) was established by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, to combat cybercrime in a coordinated and comprehensive manner . It serves as a framework and ecosystem for law enforcement agencies to deal with cybercrime .
Key Functions and Objectives of I4C:
- Coordination: To coordinate efforts among law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders in dealing with cybercrime .
- Information Sharing: To facilitate the exchange of information and intelligence related to cybercrime .
- Awareness: To raise public awareness about cybercrime and promote cyber hygiene .
- Capacity Building: To enhance the capacity of law enforcement personnel to investigate and prosecute cybercrime cases .
- Research and Development: To conduct research and development in the field of cybercrime prevention and detection.
- Financial Intelligence: To share financial intelligence to combat cyber-related money laundering activities .
- Cyber Crime Reporting Portal: To provide a platform for citizens to report cybercrimes .
In April 2025, the Prevention of Money-laundering Act (PMLA) was amended to include I4C as an authorized entity for information sharing under section 66(1)(ii), enhancing its ability to access and exchange financial intelligence data to combat financial crimes and cyber-related money laundering . I4C also conducts a summer internship program …
