427/2026-2027

Aizawl the 9th October, 2026: Cyber-crime continues to pose a serious and evolving threat to citizens, businesses and the digital economy presenting a formidable challenge for law enforcement agencies. While much remains to be done in this continuing battle, Mizoram Police has taken several significant steps in the fight against cyber-crime.

1. In order to strengthen the efforts against cyber-crime, the State Government has formally notified the State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (S4C) on 27th July 2026 as a separate unit under Mizoram Police to deal with all matters relating to cyber crime including detection, investigation, prosecution, mitigation, awareness and outreach activities, social media monitoring, emergency response etc.
2. Recovery of defrauded money - The Money Restoration Module is a portal for helping victims of cyber crime get their defrauded money back when held up in band pursuant to their complaints. A total amount of ₹1,06,44,416.00 (Rupees One Crore Six Lakh Forty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixteen only) has been recovered and restored to victims of cyber-crime during 2026, through the Money Restoration Module (MRM) and other lawful mechanisms, including recovery pursuant to orders of the competent court and restoration following investigation and due legal process.
3. Mizoram Police has also been active in active upon complaints of indecent content on various social media platforms. Taking action on these complains a number of unlawful online content URL have been removed.
4. Redressal of grievance – S4C has addressed 28 grievances raised through the Grievance Redressal Module. The Grievance Redressal Mechanism is a portal for addressing the grievances of citizens whose accounts get blocked without their knowledge or involvement in transferring of fraud money. 28 such grievances have been resolved in the current year without any time delays.
5. Arrest of cyber criminals – During the year, as many as 9 cyber criminals from all across the State have been arrested by Cyber Crime Police Station.
6. Mizoram Police has also been co-ordinating with other State Police for the purpose of investigating Cyber Crime.
7. Awareness & Outreach - A total of 89 cybercrime awareness programmes were conducted in schools and colleges in 2026 reaching 9,376 students. Regular outreach programmes for cyber crime awareness are being carried out by the Mizoram Police, especially amongst students in schools and colleges, with over 9000 students having attended these awareness programmes in the present year. Talk Shows/ Q&A sessions are also being conducted frequently on DDK, local cable channels and All India Radio while Mizoram Police Social Media Channels are being used to disseminate awareness material on a regular basis.

Online financial fraud or cyber crime, should be reported immediately to Cyber Crime Helpline - 1930 which is functional 24x7, or at National Cyber Crime reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in). If your money is restorable you will receive an alert and you can initiate refund of your defrauded money through the Money Restoration Module (https://mrm-ncrp.mha.gov.in/). You may also visit Cyber Crime Police Station at 3rd Floor SP Aizawl Office Building, Treasury Square, Aizawl for any assistance required.