Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launches 'RBI Reelathon 2026' to raise awareness on cyber financial frauds

Exam-focused facts from the 18 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched 'RBI Reelathon 2026' in Thiruvananthapuram to raise awareness against cyber-enabled financial frauds among college students.
The campaign was inaugurated by Kerala Director General of Police Ravada A Chandrasekhar at the RBI office in Thiruvananthapuram.
DGP Chandrasekhar warned against emerging threats including fraudulent investment schemes, digital arrest scams, illegal loan apps, fake job offers, and mule account networks.
He emphasised the importance of the 'golden hour' in cybercrime reporting, urging prompt reporting through official channels to freeze transactions and recover funds.
The best awareness content created through the competition will be promoted on the official social media platforms of Kerala Police.