Suspect Registry blocks cyber fraud of Rs 25,698 crore

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, in partnership with banks, has used the Suspect Registry to flag 30.48 lakh suspicious identifiers as of June 30, 2026, indiatoday.in reports. The system, launched on September 10, 2024, targets mobile numbers, bank accounts, email addresses and digital identities linked to cybercrime. The registry has helped block transactions involving suspected fraudulent funds worth Rs 25,698 crore.

Banks have identified and shared 32.08 lakh Layer-1 mule accounts, which cybercriminals use to receive and layer stolen money. The government has also blocked 15.75 lakh SIM cards and 5.77 lakh IMEIs tied to criminal activity. The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to examine a possible shared liability and victim compensation framework for cyber fraud cases, the outlet adds.