MHA agency launches 2 portals to prevent cybercrimes, ensure justice for victims

Current Context: On June 17, 2026, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) launched two dedicated portals.

• The Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) helps victims register complaints of online abuse/cybercrimes and resolve issues like wrongly frozen bank accounts.
• The Money Restoration Module (MRM) enables refund of money lost in cyber financial frauds once complaints are filed.
• These portals strengthen coordination between banks, police, and cyber agencies for faster victim support.
• They aim to ensure justice, financial recovery, and confidence in digital transactions.
• The initiative reflects India’s push for a robust cybercrime prevention ecosystem under the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal framework.
• It also highlights the government’s focus on digital safety, accountability, and citizen trust in online systems.

Question:

Q.1 Which organization launched the Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) and Money Restoration Module (MRM) portals on June 17, 2026?
a) Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
b) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
c) National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
d) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Answer: a) The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), launched the GRM and MRM portals to strengthen cybercrime victim support and financial recovery mechanisms.