MahaCrimeOS AI: How Maharashtra Police Is Using AI to Fight Cybercrime

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• Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the statewide rollout of MahaCrimeOS AI, an advanced AI-driven investigation platform for the Maharashtra Police. 
• Developed in partnership with the Maharashtra Government and its AI policing initiative MARVEL, the platform will equip all 1,100 police stations with next-generation cybercrime tools. 
• The initiative marks a shift beyond traditional policing, reflecting how law enforcement and the judiciary are embracing AI as a transformative force to enhance investigation, vigilance, and justice delivery.

MahaCrimeOS AI: Transforming Crime Investigation in Maharashtra

• MahaCrimeOS AI is an AI-powered crime investigation platform developed using Microsoft Foundry. 
• First deployed in Nagpur Rural in April 2025, it helps police process complaints faster, analyse complex data, and streamline investigative procedures—especially in cybercrime cases. 
• Recognising its effectiveness, the Maharashtra government and Microsoft announced recently that the platform will be rolled out across all 1,100 police stations in the state.

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MARVEL: Maharashtra’s AI Vision for Policing

• MARVEL (Maharashtra Research and Vigilance for Enhanced Law Enforcement) is a government-owned AI initiative created to integrate advanced technologies into policing. 
• Established in 2024 as a special-purpose vehicle (SPV), MARVEL aims to modernise investigations, strengthen police intelligence, and improve crime prediction. 
• Maharashtra is the first Indian state to set up an independent AI body dedicated to law enforcement.

From CrimeOS to MahaCrimeOS AI

• Working with Microsoft, MARVEL adapted CrimeOS AI—developed by CyberEye, a Microsoft AI partner—into MahaCrimeOS AI, fine-tuned to comply with Maharashtra’s investigation protocols. 
• The system was also configured in Marathi to ensure easy adoption across the police force. 
• An MoU between the Maharashtra government and Microsoft includes setting up three AI Centres of Excellence.

Advanced Capabilities of MahaCrimeOS AI

• MahaCrimeOS AI can ingest complaints in multiple formats, including PDFs, audio files, handwritten notes, and images. 
• Using multimodal intelligence, it extracts key information in any language, automates analysis, adapts investigation pathways, and rapidly profiles persons of interest, significantly enhancing investigative efficiency.

Transforming Governance Through AI

• MARVEL’s goal is to collaborate with global technology leaders to build AI copilots that fundamentally transform governance. 
• The initiative positions Maharashtra as a national leader in AI-driven, future-ready policing.

Benefits of MahaCrimeOS AI

• MahaCrimeOS AI automates routine administrative tasks, allowing investigating officers to focus more on solving crimes and assisting victims. 
• Officers access a dashboard showing active cases, updates, and pending actions, improving case management and efficiency.
• In one case involving a ₹38 lakh bank fraud, the system helped analyse telecom data and open-source intelligence to trace and arrest accused across multiple states.

AI-Generated Investigation Plans

• A key feature of MahaCrimeOS AI is its ability to read FIRs in Marathi and automatically generate detailed investigation plans. 
• These are based on Maharashtra Police protocols and guidelines issued by the High Court and Supreme Court for different crime categories.

Investigation Copilot for Faster Decision-Making

• Developed with CyberEye and Microsoft, the AI-powered investigation copilot analyses case details, creates automated workflows, and suggests investigation pathways. 
• This reduces delays that earlier arose when officers waited for senior approvals in complex cases.

Advanced Data Analysis and Court Readiness

• The platform analyses telecom data to identify interlinkages, gathers open-source intelligence by tracing phone numbers across digital platforms, and prepares time-stamped, date-wise case diaries for court submissions, embedding judicial best practices into investigations.

Improved Experience for Complainants

• By speeding up investigations and reducing bottlenecks, MahaCrimeOS AI delivers quicker, more consistent outcomes for complainants. 
• Faster response times and smoother case handling enhance public trust and improve overall access to justice.

Key Features of MahaCrimeOS AI

• MahaCrimeOS AI has been designed primarily in Marathi, ensuring that even constables can use it with ease. 
• Tasks such as drafting letters to banks and telecom companies, which earlier took 30–45 minutes, are now completed in seconds. 
• The system can also directly email these documents, significantly cutting investigation time and administrative delays.
• The platform democratises advanced investigative capabilities. 
  • Previously limited to specialised cybercrime officers, open-source intelligence and data analysis can now be performed by all 3,000 officers in Nagpur Rural, eliminating dependence on a small expert pool.

Handling Complex Crime Categories

• The system currently supports investigations in four complex crime areas: narcotics, cybercrime, crimes against women, and financial fraud. 
• Additional AI models are being developed to extend its application to other types of crimes.

Tailored, Protocol-Based Investigations

• A key strength of MahaCrimeOS AI is its ability to incorporate best-practice protocols, apply crime-specific knowledge, and generate customised investigation plans, enabling more precise and efficient law enforcement outcomes.

Supporting Faster Investigations Under New Criminal Laws

• With the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita mandating charge sheets within 60–90 days, police officers handling multiple cases face tight deadlines. 
• MahaCrimeOS AI enables faster, structured investigations, helping officers meet legal timelines and adapt effectively to the new criminal law framework.

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