Module 5 of 8

Cyber Crime Investigation Procedures

Master the practical procedures of cyber crime investigation from FIR drafting to case management. Learn to work with service providers, conduct searches, and collaborate with national and international agencies.

7
Parts
12-15
Hours
35
Quiz Questions
70%
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Part 1: First Information Report (FIR)
Part 2: Search & Seizure Operations
Part 3: Working with Service Providers
Part 4: Preservation Requests
Part 5: Interview & Interrogation
Part 6: Collaboration with Agencies
Part 7: Case Management & Timeline
Learning Objectives

What You Will Learn

By completing this module, you will achieve the following competencies

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Draft comprehensive FIRs for cyber crimes including Zero FIR and e-FIR under BNSS Section 173

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Execute search and seizure operations with proper documentation and warrant procedures

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Obtain evidence from service providers using legal notices and IT Rules compliance

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Send effective preservation requests to global platforms like Google, Meta, and Twitter

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Conduct interviews and record statements under Section 161/164 with technical witnesses

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Collaborate effectively with CERT-In, I4C, NCRP Portal 1930, and international agencies

Practical Tools

Investigation Tools

Utilize these tools to streamline your investigation procedures

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FIR Draft Generator

Generate professionally formatted FIRs for various cyber crime categories with proper legal sections and essential details.

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Preservation Request Generator

Create preservation requests for major platforms including Google, Meta, Twitter, and Indian telecom providers.

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Module Content

Module Parts

Complete all 7 parts before attempting the module quiz

1

First Information Report (FIR) for Cyber Crimes

90-120 minutes

Master the art of drafting FIRs specific to cyber crimes, understand Zero FIR provisions, electronic FIR under BNSS Section 173, and essential elements for various offense categories.

FIR Drafting Guidelines Zero FIR e-FIR under BNSS Section 173 BNSS
2

Search & Seizure Operations

90-120 minutes

Learn proper procedures for search and seizure of digital evidence including warrant requirements, BNSS provisions, documentation protocols, and handling various digital devices.

Warrant Procedures BNSS Provisions Documentation Device Handling
3

Working with Service Providers

90-120 minutes

Understand legal mechanisms for obtaining data from ISPs, telecom operators, and online platforms including Section 91 CrPC/Section 94 BNSS and IT Interception Rules.

Legal Notices Section 91/94 IT Interception Rules Compliance Procedures
4

Preservation Requests

90-120 minutes

Create effective preservation requests for major platforms including Google, Meta, Twitter/X, and learn response timelines, escalation procedures, and template formats.

Google/Meta Requests Response Timelines Template Formats Escalation Procedures
5

Interview & Interrogation Techniques

90-120 minutes

Develop skills for interviewing witnesses and suspects in digital evidence context, recording statements under Section 161/164, and handling technical expert witnesses.

Digital Evidence Context Section 161/164 Technical Witnesses Statement Recording
6

Collaboration with Agencies

90-120 minutes

Learn to collaborate effectively with CERT-In, I4C, NCRP Portal 1930, Interpol, and understand international cooperation mechanisms for cross-border investigations.

CERT-In I4C & NCRP 1930 Interpol International Cooperation
7

Case Management & Timeline Analysis

90-120 minutes

Master case file organization, link analysis techniques, timeline reconstruction methods, and investigation report writing for successful prosecution.

Link Analysis Timeline Reconstruction Case File Organization Investigation Reports
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Module 5 Assessment Quiz

35
Questions
50
Minutes
70%
Pass Mark

Complete all 7 parts to unlock the module quiz. Test your understanding of investigation procedures, FIR drafting, evidence collection, and inter-agency collaboration.

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