Cyber crime helpline becomes operational 24X7 in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: To facilitate immediate reporting of online fraud, Odisha’s cyber crime helpline number – 1930 has been made operational 24X7. The helpline was earlier operational only during office hours but the victims can now lodge a complaint anytime, said the Crime Branch (CB) on Sunday.

Sources said by August-end the helpline will have 10 parallel phone lines as against the one currently. There will be around 30 operatives and senior officers present to supervise them. The helpline was earlier functional between 10 am and 6 pm.