US Funding Bill Revives Technology Modernization Fund and National Cyber Defenses
Background and Timeline: The US government released a $1.2 trillion funding package on the morning of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, which extends several critical cybersecurity programs. The legislation provides a necessary extension for the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), which had effectively lapsed in December after Congress failed to reauthorize its funding vehicle. This minibus bill […]
Bihar to Strengthen Cybercrime Investigations with New Cyber Forensic Units at Patna & Rajgir
Background and Timeline: The Bihar government is significantly strengthening its state-level investigative capabilities with the launch of dedicated Cyber Forensic Units in March 2026. These units will be established at the state’s premier Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs) located in Patna and Rajgir to handle the surge in technical evidence. This development follows a directive to address […]
Hyderabad Police’s C-Mitra Initiative Registers 100 FIRs in 10 Days to Aid Cyber Victims
Background and Timeline: C-Mitra, a groundbreaking virtual helpdesk initiative launched by the Hyderabad City Police, has delivered immediate results for cybercrime victims. The project was officially inaugurated by City Police Commissioner Sri VC Sajjanar, IPS, on January 9, 2026, to streamline the FIR process. In its first 10 days of operation, the initiative has fundamentally transformed […]
Gujarat CID Arrests Eight in Mule Account Cyber Fraud After FIU Delhi Alert
Background and Timeline: The Gujarat CID Crime’s specialized cyber unit dismantled a significant criminal network in Surat following a high-level intelligence tip-off. The action took place in January 2026 after the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in Delhi shared critical data regarding suspicious transaction surges in Gujarat-based accounts. The bust focused on the domestic infrastructure that supports […]
Chandigarh Police Arrest Nine in Mule Account Cyber Fraud Under Operation Mule Hunt
Background and Timeline: The Chandigarh Police Cyber Crime station initiated a major crackdown on the financial infrastructure of cybercrime through a campaign titled “Operation Mule Hunt.” The drive was launched in January 2026 following intelligence inputs that flagged a concentration of suspicious bank accounts within the city’s jurisdiction. This operation specifically targeted the “mule” layer of […]