With greater dependence on the internet, there have been rising trends of cybercrimes in the recent past. Odisha Cyber Crime Portal offers a uniform platform to deal with such offenses. It outlines a step by step procedure followed by the victim to lodge the complaint. In this book are the procedures involved. Necessary papers and contact number to file complaints to the Odisha Cyber Crime Cell.
What is Cybercrime?
Cybercrime refers to criminal activities performed using computers, electronic devices, and the internet. Some common types of cybercrime include:
- Hacking
- Online Stalking
- Credit Card Fraud
- Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
- Software Piracy
Steps to File Cyber Crime Complaints in Odisha
- Written Complaint
- Visit the Cyber Crime Branch or Cell in Odisha and submit a written complaint.
- Include your full name, contact details, and address.
- Global Jurisdiction under IT Act
- Cybercrime complaints can be lodged at any Cyber Crime Cell in India, regardless of where the crime occurred.
- Contacting Police
- If unable to reach the Cyber Crime Cell, file an FIR at the nearest police station.
- If rejected, appeal to the Commissioner or Judicial Magistrate.
- Online Complaint through National Cyber Crime Portal
- Complaints can also be lodged via the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
Online Complaint Procedure
- Visit the portal and click on Report Other Cyber Crime.
- Accept the terms and log in as a new user or existing user.
- Fill in your details, such as incident details, suspect details, and complaint details.
- Submit the complaint and save the acknowledgment number for future reference.
Required Documents for Cyber Crime Complaints
- A) Email-Related Complaints:
- Written complaint with details of the cybercrime.
- Photocopy and complete header of the suspected email.
- Hard and soft copies (on a CD-R) of the alleged email.
- B) Social Media Complaints:
- Screenshots of the alleged profile or content.
- URL and hard/soft copies of the content.
- C) Mobile Application Complaints:
- Screenshot of the app and download source.
- Bank statements if financial transactions were involved.
- D) Data Theft Complaints:
- Copy of stolen data and copyright certificate.
- Suspect details, including appointment letter and non-disclosure agreement.
- E) Ransomware/Malware Complaints:
- Communication proof of ransom demands (email, phone number, etc.).
- Screenshots of malware and email headers.
- F) Banking/Online Fraud Complaints:
- Bank statements for the last six months.
- Photocopy of SMS received for fake transactions.
- ID proof matching bank records.
Steps to Check Complaint Status
- Visit the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
- Click on Track Complaint Status.
- Enter your acknowledgment number and OTP.
- View the complaint status.
Key Details About Cyber Crime Portal in Odisha
- Cybercrime cases fall under Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Criminal Procedure Code (CPC).
- Police officers must register a Zero FIR for complaints requiring immediate attention.
Contact Information of Odisha Cyber Crime Cell
- Website: http://odishapolicecidcb.gov.in
- Office Address:
Cyber Crime Police Station,
Department of Criminal Investigation,
Crime Branch, Cuttack, Odisha. - Contact Number: (0671) 2305485
- Email: [email protected]