Build Expertise in Financial & Corporate Fraud Investigations
Certified Fraud Investigator (CFI)
A practitioner-led program designed to build hands-on expertise in financial fraud, cyber fraud, economic offences, and investigative processes aligned with India’s legal and regulatory framework.
Deep understanding of financial, cyber & corporate fraud typologies
Live interactive sessions with investigators, forensic & legal experts
Real-world fraud case analysis and investigation workflows
Lifetime access to session recordings and investigation resources
Trusted by legal professionals,investigators, compliance teams & policymakers
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Next Cohort14th March, 2026
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DurationWeekend Format | 4 Weeks
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Certification IssuedCertified Fraud Investigator (CFI) – FCRF Academy
Our Alumni Work At
14,565+
Law Enforcement & Cybersecurity Professionals Trained
National & International Speakers & Subject Matter Experts
94%
Satisfaction Rate of Learners & Course Participants
100%
FCRF Impact & Outcomes Delivered
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The Indian Fraud & Financial Crime Landscape
Explore fraud and economic offences within India’s regulatory and enforcement ecosystem. Deep dives into banking fraud, cyber-enabled frauds, corporate and financial crimes, PMLA-linked offences, digital payment fraud, and investigative approaches aligned with Indian laws and institutions.
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Live Classes by Investigation Experts
Learn directly from practitioners working across fraud investigation, law enforcement, compliance, forensic accounting, and cybercrime. Gain practical insights into fraud detection, evidence collection, digital trails, investigation workflows, and inter-agency coordination.
Become a Certified Fraud Investigator (CFI) and build credibility for roles involving fraud investigation, risk and compliance, financial crime prevention, internal investigations, and enforcement support across public and private sector organisations.
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📅 14th March, 2026
⏳ 4 Weeks Duration
🔴 Live Sessions
📚 16 Modules
Why Choose FCRF Academy?
See how we stack up against standard online courses. We prioritize career outcomes over just content completion.
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Learning Context
Teaching Approach
Academic Orientation
Program Structure
Ecosystem Access
Learning Continuity
Recommended
Our Academy
India-Focused & Contextual
Live & Interactive Sessions
Applied & Practice-Driven
Outcome-Oriented Pathways
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Generic / Global Only
Mostly Recorded Content
Theory-Heavy
Course-Completion Focus
Program Goals
Why Fraud Investigation Is No Longer Optional
Rising financial crimes, cyber-enabled frauds, and regulatory scrutiny have made structured fraud investigation capabilities essential across sectors.
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Fraud Is Rising Across Sectors
Financial fraud, cyber fraud, identity theft, and corporate misconduct are increasing across banking, fintech, enterprises, and public institutions—requiring trained investigators.
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Fraud Is a Legal & Regulatory Risk
Fraud incidents now trigger criminal liability, regulatory action, financial loss, and reputational damage under Indian laws including IPC, IT Act, BNSS, PMLA, and sectoral regulations.
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Organisations Need Trained Investigators
From banks to enterprises and government bodies, organisations require professionals who can detect, investigate, document, and support action against fraud.
Career Path
CFI Program Curriculum
Comprehensive coverage of fraud risk, investigation techniques, financial crimes, digital frauds, evidence handling, and real-world case application.
Modules
Career Acceleration
Benefits of the Certification
Earn a credential backed by applied learning, practitioner insight, and real-world relevance—designed to bridge theory, regulation, and professional practice.
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Practitioner-Led Learning
Learn directly from professionals working across governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, and policy domains through live, interactive sessions.
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Real-World & Regulatory Focus
Build practical understanding of governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance obligations with strong alignment to Indian regulatory and institutional contexts.
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Strong Peer & Alumni Network
Join a growing community of professionals from government, corporates, legal, BFSI, and technology sectors for long-term peer learning and engagement.
A Sneak Peek into the FCRF Academy LMS
All live sessions are recorded and uploaded within 3–4 hours, along with session PDFs and learning resources—so you never miss a class.
Snapshots from Our CCMP Program
Organised in collaboration with CERT-In, FCRF’s Certified Cyber Crisis Management Professional (CCMP) program
was attended by over 500 top officials from civil services, defence, cybersecurity, and regulatory bodies.
These glimpses capture our commitment to high-impact, nationally recognised training.
FCRF & NIELIT (MeitY) Sign MoU in Presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
In a major boost to India's cybersecurity ecosystem, FCRF and NIELIT (MeitY) have joined forces to co-develop advanced training and certification programs. The MoU was signed on October 2nd in New Delhi, with Hon'ble Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw presiding over the event.
FCRF Served as Knowledge Partner at the Visionary AI Impact Summit Alongside OpenAI, UNESCO & WHO
In a landmark development for India’s digital and AI ecosystem, the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) served as a Knowledge Partner at the AI Impact Summit held under the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. FCRF stood alongside leading global institutions including OpenAI, UNESCO, WHO, Harvard Kennedy School, and other international organizations contributing to discussions on responsible AI, cybersecurity, and digital governance.
Meet the practitioners, policymakers, and domain experts who have contributed to our programs and learning initiatives.
Rakesh Maheshwari
Advisor Cyber Laws and Tech Policy.
Former Sr Director and Group Coordinator Cyber laws, Cyber Security and Data Governance, MeitY
Christian Lees
Chief Technical Officer
Resecurity
Steve Jackson
Mimansa Ambastha
Privacy & Cybersecurity Lawyerr
Dr. Pooja Kiyawat
Assistant Professor
NATIONAL LAW INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Vinod Sreedharan
GRC strategy and Market/Competitive research
Archer Technologies
Dr. Shubham Pandey
Assistant Professor
National Forensic Sciences University
Dr. Gaurav Jadhav
Assistant Professor
National Forensic Sciences University
Paakhhi Garg
Data Privacy & Cyber Law Trainer
Rakesh Maheshwari
Advisor Cyber Laws and Tech Policy.
Former Sr Director and Group Coordinator Cyber laws, Cyber Security and Data Governance, MeitY
Christian Lees
Chief Technical Officer
Resecurity
Steve Jackson
Mimansa Ambastha
Privacy & Cybersecurity Lawyerr
Dr. Pooja Kiyawat
Assistant Professor
NATIONAL LAW INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Vinod Sreedharan
GRC strategy and Market/Competitive research
Archer Technologies
Dr. Shubham Pandey
Assistant Professor
National Forensic Sciences University
Dr. Gaurav Jadhav
Assistant Professor
National Forensic Sciences University
Paakhhi Garg
Data Privacy & Cyber Law Trainer
FCRF's Pioneering Role In Ensuring A Cyber-Safe India
Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) is an IIT Kanpur’s AIIIDE–CoE incubated start-up (Non-Profit NGO) specializing in research in Cyber Security, Digital Crime, Fraud Risk Management, Cyber Laws, and Cyber Forensics. FCRF is also the host of India’s largest conference on tech-enabled crime and cyber threats, the FutureCrime Summit. It is registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. FCRF strives to make India future-ready by increasing digital awareness and building an ecosystem for a cyber-safe India.
FCRF’s Esteemed Speakers at the FutureCrime Summit
Dr. VK Saraswat
Member, NITI Aayog
Former DG, DRDO
Lt Gen MU Nair
National Cybersecurity Coordinator
(NCSC)
Daljit Singh Chaudhary
Director General
Border Security Force
Rajiv Jain
Former Director
Intelligence Bureau
OP SINGH IPS
Former DGP
Uttar Pradesh
Dr Vikram Singh
Former DGP UP Police
Chancellor Noida Intl. University
Dr Gulshan Rai
Former National Cybersecurity Coordinator
Ex DG CERT-IN
Lt Gen (Dr.) Rajesh Pant
Chairman
Cybersecurity Asso. of India
Arun Kumar
Former DG
RPF
Justice Talwant Singh
Former Judge
Delhi High Court
B Shanker Jaiswal
Joint CP
Delhi Police
Dr GK Goswamy
ADG UP Police & Director
UPSIFS
Dr. Amit Sharma
ADG and Advisor (Cyber)
Ministry of Defence
Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi
Senior Fellow
CLAWS
Dr. Pavan Duggal
Renowned Cyber Advocate
Supreme Court of India
Dr. Karnika Seth
Cyberlaw Expert & Advocate
Supreme Court
Dr. VK Saraswat
Member, NITI Aayog
Former DG, DRDO
Lt Gen MU Nair
National Cybersecurity Coordinator
(NCSC)
Daljit Singh Chaudhary
Director General
Border Security Force
Rajiv Jain
Former Director
Intelligence Bureau
OP SINGH IPS
Former DGP
Uttar Pradesh
Dr Vikram Singh
Former DGP UP Police
Chancellor Noida Intl. University
Dr Gulshan Rai
Former National Cybersecurity Coordinator
Ex DG CERT-IN
Lt Gen (Dr.) Rajesh Pant
Chairman
Cybersecurity Asso. of India
Arun Kumar
Former DG
RPF
Justice Talwant Singh
Former Judge
Delhi High Court
B Shanker Jaiswal
Joint CP
Delhi Police
Dr GK Goswamy
ADG UP Police & Director
UPSIFS
Dr. Amit Sharma
ADG and Advisor (Cyber)
Ministry of Defence
Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi
Senior Fellow
CLAWS
Dr. Pavan Duggal
Renowned Cyber Advocate
Supreme Court of India
Dr. Karnika Seth
Cyberlaw Expert & Advocate
Supreme Court
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FCRF Academy programs are value-driven professional certifications designed to strengthen your knowledge, credibility, and practical understanding across critical domains. While we do not offer or claim formal placement or job assistance, the certification adds demonstrable value to your profile and can be highlighted on your resume and professional platforms. Participants also become part of an active learning community, enabling peer interaction, knowledge exchange, and professional networking—often leading to informal opportunities through shared learning and engagement.
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Certificates are issued after the program concludes. The certificate disbursal process begins approximately two weeks after the end of the program, once all completion and evaluation requirements are processed.
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A structured, India-centric fraud investigation program designed to build real-world investigative capability across financial, cyber, and corporate frauds. No hidden charges.
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Complete CFI Curriculum
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