Srinagar, May 19 -- Started as a pilot project for Delhi, the new system will automatically convert into FIRs cyber financial crimes filed on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) and helpline number 1930, initially above the threshold limit of Rs 10 lakh, he said.

The minister said the process of issuing FIRs electronically, irrespective of territorial jurisdiction, will soon be extended to the entire nation.

This initiative will enable easy restoration of money lost by victims and facilitate punitive action against cyber criminals. It leverages the provisions of the recently introduced criminal laws, an official statement said.

"The MHA's Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) introduced the new e-Zero FIR initiative t...