Centre Blocks 3,718 Mobile Apps, Saves Over Rs 11,158 Crore Since 2021
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Why in news
The Ministry of Home Affairs reported the blocking of over 3,700 fraudulent mobile apps and the saving of over Rs 11,158 crore through the CFCFRMS portal.
Background
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) blocked 3,718 apps and over 15.75 lakh SIM cards/5.77 lakh IMEIs by June 2026. The CFCFRMS system has processed over 32.80 lakh complaints since its 2021 launch.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyI4C: Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre is the nodal agency for cybercrime coordination.
- Act / BillIT Act, 2000: Sections 69(A) and 79(3)(b) are used for blocking apps and content.
- SchemeCFCFRMS: Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System launched in 2021.
- FactOver Rs 11,158 crore saved from cyber fraud via CFCFRMS since 2021.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the growing challenges of cyber-enabled financial fraud in India and evaluate the effectiveness of the I4C and CFCFRMS in mitigating these risks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- technological challenges of fraudulent loan apps
- role of public-private partnerships in suspect registries
- need for robust cyber-surveillance and reporting mechanisms
- way forward: strengthening digital literacy and real-time transaction monitoring
Keywords: cybercrime · financial fraud · digital infrastructure · I4C · CFCFRMS · cybersecurity
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