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Dear Client,
If a cybercrime complaint has been made against you, the police may call you in, investigate, request preservation of data, seek server logs of platforms or arrest if a cognizable offence is alleged. The common allegations of cybercrime offences are under the Information Technology Act of 2000. The cybercrime complaint may result in an FIR, a complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell or National Cyber Crime Portal.
The immediate steps which you must take are to not delete any electronic material like images, video, messages, emails, as deleting may be used against you. Do not contact the complainant as this may be presented as evidence of intimidation or harassment. Get legal representation of an advocate. Find out if the FIR is registered. If you expect an arrest, you can ask your lawyer to file an anticipatory bail application. If the complaint is false or malicious, you can file a police complaint for false accusation, defamation, criminal intimidation, as may be applicable. I hope this helps. If you have any further queries, please do reach out.
Dear Client, as per your query, If a complaint of cybercrime has been registered against you, it is advisable to secure your digital accounts immediately, collect proof of your innocence, and hire a cyber lawyer at once. In India, to check if a complaint against you has been registered, you can check the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or get in touch with local police authorities. For cases of financial fraud, call 1930. I hope this answer is helpful. In case of further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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