India is set to host a two-day National Conference on tackling cyber-enabled frauds and dismantling the supporting ecosystem in New Delhi. The event will focus on the rising threat of cybercrime in a rapidly expanding digital economy. It will also mark the inauguration of a new Cybercrime Branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the launch of the S4C Dashboard of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.
Conference Focus
The conference aims to build a shared understanding of cyber-enabled fraud in India. It will examine the scale, trends, and changing methods used by organised cybercriminal networks. The emphasis is on prevention, investigation, victim protection, and disruption of fraud ecosystems.
Three Pillars of Cyber-Fraud Ecosystem
The discussions will centre on three critical pillars:
- Financial pillar: Mule accounts, fund layering, and money laundering.
- Telecom pillar: Misuse of SIM and eSIM systems, and digital infrastructure.
- Human pillar: Cyber slavery, trafficking, and scam compounds.
Institutional and Technological Response
The conference will bring together law enforcement agencies, banks, telecom companies, regulators, fintech firms, and technology platforms. It will explore the use of Artificial Intelligence and data analytics to improve investigations. It will also examine faster fraud reporting, real-time fund tracing, and evidence preservation. The CBI, which has been involved in cybercrime investigation since 2000, upgraded its capacity by creating the Cybercrime Investigation Division in 2022. It functions as the nodal agency for cybercrime cases affecting the Central Government and its offices.
Whole-of-Ecosystem Approach
The event reflects a coordinated strategy involving central and state agencies, financial institutions, telecom service providers, cloud and social media intermediaries, and international experts. The objective is to strengthen cyber resilience, protect citizens, and reinforce trust in India’s digital systems.
Last Modified: April 28, 2026