Panaji: Goa has secured the first rank in India in freezing fraudulent amounts through the CFCFRMS system of the Ministry of Home Affairs, marking a significant achievement in the fight against cybercrime.
Whenever cyber fraud is reported through the 1930 Cyber Helpline or the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (www.cybercrime.gov.in), the money trail is analysed using the system and promptly followed up by the Goa Cyber Cell with nodal officers of various banks and financial intermediaries.
As a result of these coordinated efforts, Goa Police successfully liened or froze 43% of the total fraud amount reported in February 2026. For the current year, the overall lien percentage stands at 29%, with a total of ₹3.61 crore frozen so far.
Police also informed that compared to the January–February period last year, the total reported fraud amount has reduced by 30%. Officials attribute this decline to growing public awareness about cyber frauds, with citizens becoming more cautious and promptly reporting incidents. Even in cases where individuals fall victim, they are immediately contacting the 1930 helpline and receiving swift assistance from the Cyber Cell.
Authorities highlighted that the high lien percentage has been made possible due to Goa’s reliable cloud-based 1930 helpline centre, where all calls are handled by dedicated staff. The cloud-based telephony system ensures 100% uptime and scalability during increased call volumes. Senior officers monitor all calls to maintain quality control and ensure empathetic responses. Prompt reporting significantly improves the chances of freezing defrauded funds.
Goa Police has also launched the Zero e-FIR system. Under this initiative, all cyber fraud complaints involving amounts above ₹1 lakh are being registered as FIRs. Citizens have been advised to approach the concerned courts without delay to obtain orders for restoration of the defrauded amount. Investigating Officers have been directed to assist victims in filing necessary petitions before appropriate courts.
Meanwhile, the Cyber Crime Cell arrested two accused persons in separate cases last week:
• Manojbhai Bhimbhai Vasava (40), resident of Bharuch, Gujarat, was arrested from Bharuch in FIR No. 30/2025. The case involves an alleged APK file scam.
• Mohan Kalve, resident of Hubli, was arrested from Hubli in FIR No. 12/2026. The case pertains to a digital arrest scam.
