Gujarat Police Introduces Instant E-Zero FIR for Cyber Fraud Cases, Just Call 1930
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In a major step to speed up action against cyber financial frauds, Gujarat Police has rolled out an E-Zero FIR system, allowing victims to register a Zero FIR simply by calling the national cyber helpline 1930, eliminating the need to visit a police station.
The new system aims to reduce delays in initiating investigations and improve the chances of recovering money lost in cyber fraud cases, where every minute is critical.
1930 calls to automatically generate Zero FIR
Earlier, victims reporting cyber financial fraud on the 1930 helpline were issued a complaint ticket number and asked to visit the nearest police station to register an FIR. The process often consumed valuable time, reducing the possibility of freezing fraudulent transactions and recovering stolen funds.
Under the newly introduced E-Zero FIR system, details provided by the victim during the 1930 helpline call will now be used to automatically register a Zero FIR, which will then be electronically forwarded to the jurisdictional police station for further investigation.
As a result, victims will no longer be required to physically visit a police station to initiate legal action.
Software developed for faster action
Gujarat Police has developed dedicated software and coordinated with field units across the state to implement the E-Zero FIR mechanism, ensuring that cyber financial fraud complaints are processed immediately after they are reported.
Officials believe the initiative will significantly reduce procedural delays and enable investigators to act quickly to trace transactions and block fraudulent accounts.
₹16 lakh saved in first Zero FIR case
The state's first E-Zero FIR was reportedly registered in the case of an Ahmedabad resident who was targeted in a digital arrest scam. Swift police intervention following the registration of the Zero FIR helped prevent a loss of ₹16 lakh, highlighting the effectiveness of the new system in responding to cyber financial crimes.
The initiative is expected to strengthen Gujarat's response to the rising number of cyber fraud cases while making the complaint process faster and more accessible for victims.
