Cyber Crime Published & Fact-Checked 1 Sept 2026

How long does it take to unfreeze a bank account after submitting evidence to the Cyber Crime Cell?

Verified Legal Answer • Reviewed by Hire Your Vakeel Legal Panel (Updated for 2026 / BNS & BNSS)

If you provide verified KYC, trade order history, chat screenshots, and bank statements to the Investigating Officer (IO), an unfreeze NOC is typically issued within 10 to 20 working days. If the IO delays, filing a Section 503 BNSS (457 CrPC) petition in court resolves it within 3 to 4 weeks.

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