The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI to urgently investigate digital arrest scams targeting citizens, especially senior citizens. Authorities including RBI and telecom departments have been directed to assist in preventing further frauds.
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.