Maharashtra govt to set up cyber intelligence unit: Fadnavis

August 22, 2022 17:36

Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

In view of rising online frauds, the Maharashtra government will establish a cyber intelligence unit, deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday.

Responding to a query in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Fadnavis said cyber crimes have gone up, especially after the coronavirus pandemic, as many people preferred the online mode for financial transactions.

"We track websites and social media, but a cyber intelligence unit is important because online fraud is rising. I want to assure you that the government will establish a cyber intelligence unit," said Fadnavis, who also handles the Home department.

He said, many times, cyber fraudsters operate from different states and countries. He cited an example of Chinese loan apps, some of which are operated from Nepal.

"Many call centres of these Chinese loan apps operate from Nepal. The state police have contacted the Nepalese authorities," the deputy chief minister said.

Fadnavis said the state cyber unit has prepared a 'Cyber Watch' module which has tracked such loan applications and action has been taken.

"We will be making efforts to strengthen the cyber unit,' he said, adding that the training of manpower and outsourcing of technology will be done. Satej Patil, former minister of state for Home, said 18 per cent of cyber crimes in India take place in Maharashtra. -- PTI

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Vote: Which Of Radhika's Wedding Outfits Did You Like?

Take the poll and let us know.

'Pathaan, Animal Earning Rs 1,000 Cr Is Bogus'

'Ranbir Kapoor has only one film as does Salman Khan.' 'Hrithik Roshan only has War 2.' 'Ranveer Singh has no film on floors today.'

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

The sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 "have been approved at cost to the Government" to meet the "requirements" of the travelling sportspersons.

Invest In Stocks, Gold Or Bitcoin?

'We expect market consolidation and recommend buying during market dips.'

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

The important thing to remember here is that his action reflects on him and what kind of a person he is; it does not highlight your worth, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.