Indore: Rajesh Dandotiya, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime), Indore Police Commissionerate, has completed the Chevening India Cyber Security Fellowship 2026 in the United Kingdom, bringing international exposure in cyber policy and digital security to his ongoing work in policing and cybercrime prevention.
The Chevening India Cyber Security Fellowship is designed to provide professionals with an opportunity to examine contemporary cybersecurity issues from an international perspective. The programme covers areas associated with cyber policy, governance, digital resilience, national security and emerging cyber threats.
International Perspective on Cybersecurity
Cybercrime has increasingly moved beyond geographical boundaries. Online financial fraud, identity theft, phishing, social-engineering attacks and other technology-enabled offences can involve multiple platforms and jurisdictions.
This has made international cooperation and knowledge exchange an important part of cybersecurity. Programmes such as the Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship provide professionals with opportunities to engage with different approaches to cyber governance, legislation, security and resilience.
The fellowship also looks at cybersecurity beyond its technical aspects, bringing policy, governance and national-security considerations into the discussion.
Relevance to Law Enforcement
For law-enforcement agencies, cybersecurity has become increasingly connected with everyday policing. Investigations can involve digital evidence, online financial transactions, social-media platforms, electronic identities and technology infrastructure.
Dandotiya’s participation in the fellowship comes alongside his work in cybercrime awareness and public outreach. He has conducted more than 1,100 cyber-awareness sessions covering issues such as online financial fraud, phishing, identity theft, OTP scams, social-media fraud and digital arrest scams.
He is also reported to be the first police officer from the Indore Police Commissionerate to complete the Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship.
Forbes India Feature in 2026
Dandotiya’s work in the areas of cybercrime awareness and public outreach has also received media recognition. He was featured in the 2026 edition of Forbes India among individuals recognised for their work and achievements in their respective fields.
The Forbes India feature highlighted his work as a police officer in the area of cybercrime prevention and awareness, placing his activities within the broader discussion around technology, policing and digital safety.
Cyber Awareness and Public Education
Alongside his policing responsibilities, Dandotiya has worked on public education around cybercrime. His awareness programmes have been conducted for students, government personnel and members of the public, with an emphasis on identifying common online fraud techniques and adopting safer digital practices.
His other work, Cyber Rakshak, focuses on cybercrime cases and digital-safety issues.
Changing Role of Cybersecurity in Policing
The increasing dependence on digital platforms has changed the nature of both crime and law enforcement. Police organisations now have to deal with offences involving digital payments, online identities, social-media platforms and electronic evidence.
This has increased the need for specialised training and greater understanding of cybersecurity policy and international practices.
The completion of the Chevening India Cyber Security Fellowship by Dandotiya comes within this broader shift. His participation provides an opportunity to connect his experience in policing and cybercrime awareness with international discussions on cyber governance, digital resilience and emerging cyber threats.
As cybersecurity continues to develop as an international policy and public-safety issue, professional training, international cooperation, technological understanding and public awareness are likely to remain important components of efforts to address the changing cybercrime landscape.