MHA Report Highlights Training Efforts
According to the annual report from India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), over 3,000 police officials from various cybercrime and police departments received training in cryptocurrency forensics and investigation during the 2022-2023 financial year. The MHA emphasized that this training included workshops on darknet and cryptocurrency investigations, as well as digital footprints and gathering intelligence from open source and social media.
Cyber Police Officials Trained in Emerging Technologies
In addition to the training provided by the Narcotics Control Bureau, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre trained more than 2,800 cyber police officials in crypto forensics and investigations, as well as other emerging technologies like anonymization networks and investigating misuse of mobile applications in cyberspace. This training reflects India's commitment to staying ahead of potential crypto-related crimes as the country continues to explore mainstream use cases for blockchain technology.
Hindustan Petroleum Implements Blockchain System
While India prepares for potential crypto-related crimes, the country is also embracing blockchain technology in other sectors. Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL), a state-run oil and gas company, recently launched a blockchain system in partnership with Zupple Labs. This system enables automated verification of purchase orders (POs) by integrating blockchain-based digital credentialing technology into the purchase order system. The implementation helps streamline the verification process and ensures tamper-evident and verifiable POs for external parties.
