AI reshapes cybercrime investigations in India
An AI platform using Azure OpenAI Service is transforming how Maharashtra police process complaints, gather evidence and conduct cybercrime investigations with greater speed and accuracy.
Maharashtra police are expanding the use of an AI-powered investigation platform developed with Microsoft to tackle the rapid growth of cybercrime.
MahaCrimeOS AI, already in use across Nagpur district, will now be deployed to more than 1,100 police stations statewide, significantly accelerating case handling and investigation workflows.
The system acts as an investigation copilot, automating complaint intake, evidence extraction and legal documentation across multiple languages.
Officers can analyse transaction trails, request data from banks and telecom providers and follow standardised investigation pathways, instead of relying on slow manual processes.
Built using Microsoft Foundry and Azure OpenAI Service, MahaCrimeOS AI integrates policing protocols, criminal law references and open-source intelligence.
Investigators report major efficiency gains, handling several cases monthly where only one was previously possible, while maintaining procedural accuracy and accountability.
The initiative highlights how responsible AI deployment can strengthen public institutions.
By reducing administrative burden and improving investigative capacity, the platform allows officers to focus on victim support and crime resolution, marking a broader shift toward AI-assisted governance in India.
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