NationalThursday, 13 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
India blocks 3,718 mobile apps in 5 years to curb cyber fraud; ₹11,158 crore saved through complaint system
The Union government said 3,718 mobile apps were blocked in five years and ₹11,158 crore was saved through the cyber fraud complaint system.
Key highlights
Direct fact
By June 2026, the Union government said 3,718 mobile apps had been blocked under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the cyber fraud complaint system had helped save ₹11,158 crore.
Key specifics
- 3,718 mobile apps were blocked by June 2026.
- The action was taken under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
- More than 15.75 lakh SIM cards were blocked on police request.
- 5.77 lakh IMEI numbers were also blocked.
- The CFCFRMS system, launched in 2021, helped save ₹11,158 crore through over 32.80 lakh complaints.
Exam lens
Science and technology plus governance question: IT Act, 2000, 3,718 apps, 15.75 lakh SIMs, 5.77 lakh IMEIs, CFCFRMS 2021; TNPSC may ask the system name and the amount saved.