At the recent FICCI Conference on Next-Gen Forensics: The New Age of Fraud Investigation<\/strong>, industry experts, regulators, and law enforcement leaders warned that combating this new wave of crime requires a fundamental shift toward advanced forensic technologies, real-time intelligence sharing, and stronger institutional collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking at the conference, Mr. Brijesh Singh, IPS, Principal Secretary, Government of Maharashtra<\/strong>, highlighted that cybercrime has evolved from isolated incidents into a highly organized, industrialized ecosystem. In this new landscape, specialized actors handle distinct functions\u2014ranging from data theft and identity creation to mule networks, deepfake generation, and crypto-laundering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Today, fraud has become an industrial-scale enterprise. By the time the first call reaches a victim, fraudsters may already know their personal details, behavioral patterns, and psychological vulnerabilities. The entire chain\u2014from data acquisition to money movement through crypto networks\u2014can be completed in less than 30 minutes, making traditional investigative approaches increasingly ineffective.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 Mr. Brijesh Singh, IPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Singh emphasized that voice cloning, deepfakes, and Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS) platforms have “weaponized trust,” demanding integrated forensic platforms and modernized evidentiary frameworks to effectively prosecute digital crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Representing the regulatory front, Mr. Govindayapalli Ram Mohan Rao, Executive Director at SEBI<\/strong>, outlined the regulator\u2019s ongoing initiatives to secure India\u2019s capital markets and bolster digital trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Prevention is always better than investigation after the event,” Rao stated. “Through proactive surveillance and technology-enabled detection systems, we are working continuously to reduce fraud risks and build greater digital trust across the financial ecosystem.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rapid expansion of India’s digital economy has exponentially increased the data footprint, creating a broader attack surface for criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presenting the findings of the FICCI-KPMG report<\/strong>, Mr. Suveer Khanna<\/strong> (Head & Partner \u2013 Forensic Services, KPMG India) noted that organizations must overhaul their defense strategies. “Organisations must move beyond siloed responses and focus on intelligence-led investigations, collaborative risk management, and institutional learning to strengthen resilience against emerging threats,” Khanna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mr. Amey Mirajkar, Partner at Khaitan & Co<\/strong>, highlighted the legal hurdles of the modern digital landscape. Because modern investigations routinely cross borders and involve virtual assets, encrypted communications, and complex digital evidence, traditional compliance structures face unprecedented friction. The newly launched legal frameworks aim to bridge this gap, helping businesses and law enforcement adapt more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Welcoming the delegates, Mr. Ravindra Jain<\/strong> (Member, FICCI and Vice President & Head of India Business, ClearTrail Technologies) summarized the core technical challenge facing modern forensics: “In today’s digital economy, the challenge is no longer collecting information, but connecting disparate digital footprints, evidence trails, and intelligence to build actionable insights.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The conference marked the official release of two benchmark industry reports aimed at guiding organizations through this volatile threat landscape:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both publications offer comprehensive frameworks on AI-driven threats, evolving regulatory landscapes, and the next-generation forensic capabilities required to protect businesses and citizens alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SEBI highlights technology-led surveillance, investor protection measures, and digital trust as key priorities. 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SEBI\u2019s Push for Proactive Investor Protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Key SEBI Anti-Fraud Initiatives:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Intelligence-Led Investigations and Evolving Legal Frameworks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Moving Beyond Siloed Defenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Navigating the Legal Landscape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Connecting the Dots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Major Knowledge Publications Launched<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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