Overview The I4C has emerged as the nodal body for strengthening cyber‑law enforcement in the country. Operating as an attached office of the MHA since 1 July 2024, it now oversees several flagship schemes aimed at protecting citizens from financial cyber frauds and improving inter‑agency coordination. Key Developments (2021‑2026) Launch of the CFCFRMS in 2021, saving over ₹8,690 crore across 24.65 lakh complaints by 31 Jan 2026. Operationalisation of a toll‑free helpline 1930 for lodging cyber complaints. Blocking of more than 12.94 lakhs SIM cards and 3.03 lakhs IMEIs reported by police up to Jan 2026. Inception of the Suspect Registry on 10 Sept 2024, receiving 23.05 lakh suspect records and curbing transactions worth over ₹9,518 crore . Roll‑out of the Samanvaya Platform , leading to the arrest of 21,857 accused and handling 1,49,636 cyber‑investigation assistance requests. Introduction of electronic FIR ( e‑FIR ) in Delhi, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Uttarakhand. Important Facts & Figures By the end of January 2026, the combined impact of I4C’s initiatives includes: Financial recovery of **₹8,690 crore** from cyber frauds. Blocking of **12.94 lakhs** SIM cards and **3.03 lakhs** IMEIs. Sharing of **27.37 lakh** Layer‑1 mule accounts with participating banks. Prevention of fraudulent transactions amounting to **₹9,518 crore** through the Suspect Registry. Arrests of **21,857** cyber offenders facilitated by the Samanvaya Platform. Relevance for UPSC Aspirants Understanding I4C’s framework is crucial for GS 2 (Polity & Governance) as it illustrates the federal‑state partnership in law‑enforcement, the role of a central agency in capacity building, and the use of technology in public administration. For GS 3 (Economy) , the massive financial savings underscore the economic impact of cyber‑crime mitigation. The initiatives also touch upon GS 1 (Security & International Relations) given the cross‑border nature of many cyber threats, and GS 4 (Ethics) in terms of citizen protection and data privacy. Way Forward To consolidate gains, the government may consider: Extending the e‑FIR model to all states and Union Territories for uniform reporting. Strengthening real‑time data sharing between LEAs and the Samanvaya Platform. Periodic capacity‑building workshops for police personnel on emerging cyber‑threats. Public awareness campaigns leveraging the 1930 helpline to increase reporting rates. These steps will enhance India’s resilience against cyber‑crimes and align with the broader objective of a secure digital ecosystem.