Gujarat has launched a new digital service called the Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR to help victims of online money scams file complaints faster. The service was introduced in Gandhinagar by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and it aims to make the reporting process easier for people affected by cyber fraud.
Under this new system, anyone who reports cyber financial fraud through the national cybercrime helpline 1930 will automatically get an e-Zero FIR. This FIR will then be sent directly to the concerned police station for further action. The police will contact the complainant, collect the required details, register the FIR properly, and begin the investigation without delay.
This move is important because cyber fraud cases often move fast, and delays can reduce the chance of recovering money. Now, victims do not need to visit a police station first to start the legal process. They can file the complaint from home through the helpline, which makes the system more citizen-friendly and time-saving.
The new service is expected to help people facing different kinds of online financial scams, including UPI fraud, fake investment fraud, card fraud, banking fraud, and digital arrest scams. It also strengthens Gujarat’s cybercrime response by linking the helpline directly with police action.
The launch of the e-Zero FIR system shows how digital governance can improve public safety. By making complaint registration quicker and simpler, Gujarat has taken a strong step toward fighting cybercrime more efficiently.
FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]
1. What is e-Zero FIR?
It is an electronic FIR generated automatically after a cyber fraud complaint is filed through helpline 1930, then sent to the police station for action.
2. Do victims need to visit the police station?
No. Victims can report cyber financial fraud from home through the 1930 helpline, and the FIR process starts automatically.
3. Which fraud cases are covered?
It covers online financial scams like UPI fraud, banking fraud, card fraud, fake investments, and digital arrest scams