PANAJI
Freezing Rs 3.61 crore defrauded funds so far this year, Goa has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in blocking cyber fraud money through the Union Home Ministry’s Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS).
At a press conference on Wednesday, Superintendent of Police (Crime) Rahul Gupta said the state achieved a 43 per cent lien rate in February 2026 -- the highest in India -- while the overall recovery rate for the year stands at 29 per cent.
He stated the achievement follows swift action on complaints received through the 1930 Cyber Helpline and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. “Once a fraud is reported, the money trail is analysed through the CFCFRMS platform and immediately taken up with nodal officers of banks and financial intermediaries to freeze the funds before they are siphoned off,” he said.
The total fraud amount reported during January-February this year has declined by 30 per cent compared to the same period in 2025, indicating improved public awareness and faster reporting by victims. The detection, the SP added, has been 70 percent.
The state’s cloud-based 1930 helpline centre, manned by dedicated staff, has ensured prompt response and uninterrupted service, even during peak call volumes. He explained that senior officers monitor calls to maintain response quality and ensure victims receive immediate assistance, which increases the probability of freezing the defrauded money.
In addition, Goa police has rolled out the Zero e-FIR system under which all cyber fraud complaints involving amounts above Rs 1 lakh are being registered as FIRs. Victims have been advised to approach courts for restoration orders, while investigating officers have been directed to assist them in filing the necessary petitions.
