"India and USA Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in Cybercrime Investigation."

MOUs and Agreement | Dated: 23 Jan 2025

In January 2025, the Government of India (GOI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States of America (USA) to enhance collaboration in cybercrime investigations.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The MoU was signed by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra and Acting USA Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristie Canegallo in Washington DC, USA.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) This agreement aims to strengthen India-USA security cooperation, addressing interlinked issues such as terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering, and other security challenges tied to cybercrime.
  • (ii) The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), will oversee the implementation of the agreement in India.
  • (iii) In the USA, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), along with its agencies like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Homeland Security Investigations Cyber Crimes Center (C3), will manage the pact's execution.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which country did India sign an MoU with to enhance cooperation in cybercrime investigation?

Correct Answer: USA

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About USA

  • President : Donald Trump
  • Capital: Washington, D.C.