India launches online ‘suspect registry’, 1.4 mn listed for financial fraud

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched an online ‘suspect registry’ this week, containing data on 1.4 million cybercriminals linked to financial fraud and various cybercrimes. The registry is accessible to states, Union Territories, as well as central investigation and intelligence agencies, and has been developed by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).

The initiative, in collaboration with banks and financial intermediaries, aims to enhance the fraud risk management capabilities of the country’s financial system, officials said.