Refusing bail in a cyber fraud case involving over Rs.3 crore, the Supreme Court termed cyber criminals “parasites” who dupe innocent people through phishing links and fake banking portals. CJI Surya Kant held that society’s interest lies in keeping such accused behind bars during trial, given the nationwide impact of cyber fraud.
A 33-year-old resident of Chandivali, Powai, has been defrauded of Rs 26.33 lakh by cyber fraudsters who brought the full weight of the ‘law’ to bear upon her, pressuring her into parting with her savings and investments. They pulled off the ultimate deception – convincing her she was speaking with former Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, no less. They even sent her an ‘order’ placing her under ‘digital arrest’ for seven days, directing her to lock herself in a room and not speak about the investigation with anyone during that time.
