E-FIRs to have lower cyber fraud limit

NEW DELHI: Amid a surge in cyber crimes, the Delhi Police has lowered the threshold for filing e-FIRs in cyber financial fraud cases from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 lakh, aiming for quicker redressal and stronger digital policing. Victims of online frauds involving Rs 1 lakh and above can now file e-FIRs from November, an official said on Thursday.

The facility, which currently applies to frauds of Rs 10 lakh or above, will now allow victims defrauded of lesser amounts to file complaints easily at any police station in the capital.