The Supreme Court has directed that a plea seeking a uniform SOP for freezing and de-freezing bank accounts during cybercrime investigations be placed before CJI Surya Kant. The petition raises concerns over arbitrary account freezes without notice, citing violations of constitutional rights and lack of procedural safeguards.
Senior judges of the Delhi High Court flagged the growing threat of digital extortion and fake “digital arrest” scams, warning that cybercriminals often stay ahead of law enforcement. The discussion highlighted Supreme Court intervention, I4C coordination, and the urgent need to strengthen digital evidence and cyber investigations.
A 60-year-old man in Shahjahanpur lost ₹1.04 crore to fraudsters impersonating ED and CBI officials through fake WhatsApp court hearings. Seven young men were arrested for this cyber scam. Police warned the public about rising digital arrest frauds and urged immediate reporting of suspicious activities to authorities.
The Supreme Court of India commended Tamil Nadu for utilizing preventive detention laws to combat cybercrime, emphasizing that traditional laws are inadequate. The acknowledgment arose during a case involving Abhijeet Singh, accused of defrauding Rs 84.5 lakh. The court will continue hearing the case on June 25, 2025.
