I4C Helps Save Over ₹11,158 Crore in Cyber Fraud Cases, Government Blocks 3,718 Mobile Apps

New Delhi: India’s cybercrime response system has helped prevent financial losses of more than ₹11,158 crore across over 32.80 lakh reported cyber fraud complaints, according to figures presented by the government in Parliament.

The data, shared by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar in a written Lok Sabha reply, highlights the government’s expanding efforts to disrupt digital fraud through rapid reporting, financial monitoring, mobile-network action and app blocking.

As part of the broader crackdown, authorities have also blocked 3,718 mobile applications, including apps allegedly involved in fraudulent lending and other forms of digital fraud.

Faster Reporting Can Help Stop Fraudulent Payments

The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) provides citizens with a platform to report cyber offences, including crimes involving financial fraud.

For cases involving fraudulent financial transfers, the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS) has been operational since 2021. The mechanism enables reported cases to be quickly shared with relevant banks and financial institutions.

The objective is to intervene before fraudulently obtained money can be transferred through additional accounts, making immediate reporting particularly important in financial cybercrime cases.

Suspect Registry Targets Mule Accounts

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has also strengthened its financial intelligence capabilities through the Suspect Registry, introduced in September 2024 in collaboration with banks and financial institutions.

Government figures show that the registry has received more than 30.48 lakh suspect identifiers. Authorities have also shared information on more than 32.08 lakh Layer-1 mule accounts with participating financial institutions.

According to the government, these measures have contributed to the rejection of transactions valued at approximately ₹25,698 crore.

Mule accounts are frequently used to receive and move money obtained through cyber fraud. Identifying such accounts can help financial institutions flag suspicious transactions and assist investigators in following the money trail.

Over 15 Lakh SIM Cards and 5 Lakh IMEIs Blocked

Authorities have also taken action against mobile connections and devices reportedly linked to cybercrime.

More than 15.75 lakh SIM cards and 5.77 lakh IMEIs identified by police authorities have been blocked, according to the government data.

The measures are intended to prevent reported mobile numbers from being used for further fraudulent calls or messages. Blocking reported device identifiers can similarly restrict the reuse of devices associated with cybercrime.

Government Blocks 3,718 Suspicious Apps

Mobile applications have also become a major focus of the government’s cybercrime enforcement efforts.

As of June 30, 2026, authorities had blocked 3,718 mobile applications under applicable provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

The blocked apps include fraudulent loan applications, which can expose users to financial losses and misuse of personal or financial information.

Sahyog Portal Strengthens Coordination

The government has also introduced the Sahyog portal to improve coordination with technology intermediaries. The platform is designed to facilitate notices seeking the removal or disabling of access to online information, data or communication links allegedly being used for unlawful purposes.

In addition, the Money Restoration Module and Grievance Redressal Module became operational in April 2026. These mechanisms are intended to support efforts to recover defrauded funds and address complaints involving frozen accounts or lien-marked amounts.

Multi-Layered Approach to Cyber Fraud

The latest figures indicate that India’s approach to combating cybercrime increasingly combines several intervention points: rapid victim reporting, banking-system monitoring, identification of mule accounts, blocking of suspicious mobile connections and devices, removal of fraudulent applications and coordination with online platforms.

For victims of financial cyber fraud, the speed of reporting remains critical because early intervention can improve the chances of stopping or tracing funds before they move through multiple accounts.

The government is continuing to expand these systems as digital fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated and cybercriminal networks adopt new methods to target individuals and businesses.