CHANDIGARH, February 25: In order to enhance coordination between the police and bank authorities to prevent Cyber Financial frauds in the state as desired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Cyber Crime Division of Punjab Police has asked the banks to appoint a separate Nodal Officers for 1930 Cyber Helpline to ensure priority blocking of bank accounts and also for providing details regarding suspect bank accounts in timely manner.

Enhancing Coordination to Prevent Cyber Financial Frauds

The Cyber Crime Division of Punjab Police initiates measures to enhance coordination between police and bank authorities to prevent cyber financial frauds in the state, following Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s directives.

Appointment of Nodal Officers for Cyber Helpline 1930

During a coordination meeting led by ADGP Cyber Crime V Neeraja, the Cyber Crime Division urges banks to appoint separate Nodal Officers for the 1930 Cyber Helpline to facilitate priority blocking of bank accounts and timely provision of details regarding suspect bank accounts.

Meeting Organization and Attendees

The Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav directs the organization of the meeting, attended by 17 officials from 11 leading banks, including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank, Axis Bank, RBL Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Yes Bank, Indian Bank and IDFC First Bank and others. DIG Cyber Crime Nilambari Jagdale and DSP Cyber Crime Prabhjot Kaur also participate in the meeting.

Role of Cyber Helpline 1930 in Reporting Financial Frauds

ADGP V Neeraja explains the functionality of Cyber Helpline 1930 as a Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS), enabling victims to freeze their money in accused/suspects’ accounts immediately after registering a complaint.

Measures to Combat Cyber Financial Frauds

Discussions during the meeting focus on tackling challenges associated with cyber financial frauds and expediting the processing of complaints filed via Cyber Crime helpline 1930. Authorities urge banks to conduct awareness campaigns on Cyber Financial Frauds and prominently display the 1930 helpline number for public awareness.

Progress and Cooperation

ADGP Neeraja reports progress, noting that approximately Rs 20 crores in suspect bank accounts have been frozen through the 1930 Helpline. Banks pledge full cooperation with law enforcement agencies to prevent cyber fraud and assist in investigations.