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AMBIS system is aimed at detection of crime based on available fingerprints, palm print, iris scan data of criminals on record as well as chance finger prints collected from the scene of crime. The new system will mark a shift from prevailing manual detection system – using magnifying glasses – to a highly accurate, tech driven process. All police stations are directly connected to AMBIS server for fingerprint, palm print and iris scanning and detection. AMBIS will help keep a track of the accused in serious offences by the way of biometric record. The system will contribute significantly for improving the conviction rate.

Manual process of Police verification for passport is done away with and applicants can now get their Police Clearance Certificate hassle free. All police stations and offices are now provided with Tabs which have M Passport Seva Application. Police verification requests are received online and the verification officer personally goes to the house of applicant. The documents of the applicant are scanned on the spot using the Tab and submitted to the passport verification server securely. The photograph of the applicant is also taken on the spot. The Police Verification for passport is now made faster, simpler, efficient and transparent.

Mumbai Police has dedicated Cyber Crime wing headed by a DCP rank officer. The Mumbai police has set up a dedicated cyber cell at each police stations to curb rising technology-related cases in the city. The cell will comprise a police inspector, two sub-inspectors and two to three constables. Mumbai Police has a 24X7 dedicated Cyber Helpline Number (9820810007) at Cyber Police Station, BKC. Cyber awareness programmes / lectures are regularly arranged at various schools, colleges, institutes and organizations. Posters and Documentaries on Cyber Crime are prepared and circulated on social media.

Technology and innovation play a key role in crime detection, investigation and responding to ever-changing criminal methods. Technology proves to be a game changer in detection of modern crimes. The Crime Branch, Mumbai Police is equipped with modern technological tools and softwares for detection and investigation of crime. Digital Forensic Tools, Mobile / PDA Forensic Tools, Advanced Mobile Call data analysis tools, Social Network Analysis tools and several other tools & Softwares are being used for detection, investigation and analysis of crime.

To make it convenient for citizens to register complaints of cybercrime, the 1930 Cyber Helpline service affiliated to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has been launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The 1930 Cyber Helpline under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai Police Commissioner has been operational from 17th May, 2022. Under the guidance of the Commissioner of Brihanmumbai Police, Special Commissioner of Police, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) and Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime), Mumbai, the 1930 Cyber Helpline Cell is functioning at the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police Cyber Crime, 1st Floor, B.K.C. Police Station.

Currently, citizens have the facility to register complaints about cyber-crimes on this helpline 24×7. A total of 02 Police Sub-Inspectors and 48 Police Constables are working in 03 batches under the control of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime), Mumbai for the functioning of the 1930 Helpline.

The main objective of the 1930 Helpline Cell is to immediately freeze the amount of money defrauded of citizens in cyber-crimes in the respective bank accounts.The complaints related to cyber fraud received by the 1930 Cyber Helpline Cell are lodged on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP). This facility is used to block the mobile numbers of the perpetrators of the complaints/crimes lodged on the NCRP.

The Cyber Shield Project was launched on 7th February, 2024 by Hon. Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai, Shri. Vivek Phansalkar. This initiative focuses on enhancing Mumbai’s cybercrime response by training 1,000 additional personnel and strengthening cyber awareness and prevention measures.

Under this project, the Cyber Police issues advisories to parents, schools, colleges, housing societies, offices and the public, addressing various types of cyber fraud, including: • Digital Arrest • Share Market Scams • Task Job/Part Time/Online Job Frauds • KYC Frauds • Lottery Scams • Credit/Debit Card Frauds • OLX Scams • Electricity Bill Scams • Social Media Frauds • Instant Loan Scams • Sextortion • Task Job/part Time/Online Job Frauds • Matrimonial Scams

Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and report cybercrimes immediately by dialling the 1930 Cyber Helpline or visiting cybercrime.gov.in for assistance. Be Alert, Be Aware.