The Rajasthan Police, in collaboration with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, launched a pilot program in Jaipur on October 21, 2025 for the ICAT (Integrated Cyber Awareness and Tracking) cybercrime-blocking software. The software is designed to identify, block, and track devices used by cyber criminals in real time, significantly enhancing the state's capacity to disrupt cyber fraud networks.
The ICAT platform works by integrating data from telecom providers, financial institutions, and law enforcement databases to flag suspicious devices, SIM cards, and bank accounts associated with cybercrime activities. Once flagged, the software enables authorities to block devices remotely and freeze linked financial accounts, thereby preventing further fraud transactions.
The pilot was launched in Jaipur given its status as the state's technology and administrative hub, and the pilot results will inform statewide rollout decisions. Jaipur has seen a significant rise in cyber fraud cases involving investment scams, OTP theft, and digital arrest frauds, especially targeting senior citizens and small business owners.
A critical finding highlighted during the launch was that the Mewat region — spanning Rajasthan's Bharatpur district and parts of Haryana's Nuh district — has the highest concentration of cybercrime operations in the country. Mewat-based cyber gangs, colloquially known as the 'Mewat Cyber Mafia', operate sprawling call-centre-style fraud networks targeting victims across India using SIM card farming, spoofed phone numbers, and bulk WhatsApp fraud campaigns.
The ICAT software pilot is part of Rajasthan's broader Digital Safety Mission, which includes cyber awareness campaigns in schools and colleges, helpline 1930 promotion, and the establishment of dedicated Cyber Police Stations in all districts. The state government has also partnered with banks and payment gateway providers to integrate real-time fraud detection APIs with ICAT infrastructure.