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FIU-IND, I4C Sign MoU to Combat Cyber Fraud

  • 10 Apr 2026

On 9th April 2026, the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen coordination and intelligence sharing in tackling cyber fraud and financial crimes.

  • The MoU aims to enhance operational intelligence, support investigations, and enable asset recovery in financial crime cases.
  • It will establish stronger information-sharing systems and feedback mechanisms to improve fraud detection nationwide.
  • The partnership will develop “red flag” indicators and guidelines for financial institutions to identify and prevent cyber fraud.
  • The initiative reflects a whole-of-government approach, integrating financial intelligence, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies.
  • Financial Intelligence Unit-India is responsible for analysing suspicious financial transactions and combating money laundering and terror financing.
  • Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, coordinates efforts to address cybercrime through platforms like the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.
  • The MoU is expected to strengthen India’s digital financial ecosystem and improve response to cyber threats.