State cyber police
Maharashtra: cyber crime helplines and how to report
Maharashtra has a dedicated Cyber Department under the state police, cyber police stations in every commissionerate, and a Mumbai cyber helpline alongside the national 1930 system.
Contacts in Maharashtra
| Channel | Details | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| National cyber fraud helpline | 1930 | Financial fraud; triggers bank freeze |
| Maharashtra Cyber (state nodal) | mahacyber.maharashtra.gov.in | State cyber department, advisories, complaint status |
| Mumbai Police cyber helpline | 1930 | Mumbai complaints route through 1930; cyber police stations in each region |
Verified against official sources on 23 Oct 2026. Numbers change; if one fails, 1930 always works.
Good to know
- Mumbai has five regional cyber police stations (South, Central, East, West, North) in addition to BKC Cyber Police.
- Maharashtra Cyber runs a 24×7 helpline and publishes weekly scam advisories.