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    9,400 WhatsApp Accounts Banned in 12 Weeks in India to Crack Down on Rising Digital Arrest Scams: Centre Tells Supreme Court
    9,400 WhatsApp Accounts Banned in 12 Weeks in India to Crack Down on Rising Digital Arrest Scams: Centre Tells Supreme Court
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    9,400 WhatsApp Accounts Banned in 12 Weeks in India to Crack Down on Rising Digital Arrest Scams: Centre Tells Supreme Court

    Supreme Court of India was informed of a multi-agency crackdown on digital arrest scams involving regulators, RBI, CBI and tech firms. WhatsApp banned 9,400 linked accounts, strengthening cybercrime enforcement efforts.

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    CJI Surya Kant: “Shockingly, Well-Educated People Are Getting Duped”: Supreme Court Flags Rise in Digital Arrest Scams
    CJI Surya Kant: “Shockingly, Well-Educated People Are Getting Duped”: Supreme Court Flags Rise in Digital Arrest Scams
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    CJI Surya Kant: “Shockingly, Well-Educated People Are Getting Duped”: Supreme Court Flags Rise in Digital Arrest Scams

    The Supreme Court raised alarm over growing digital arrest scams, noting even educated individuals are being cheated. CJI highlighted a case where an elderly woman lost her entire retirement savings, calling the trend deeply concerning.

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    Digital Arrest Scam Under Scanner: Supreme Court To Hear Suo Motu Case Next Week
    Digital Arrest Scam Under Scanner: Supreme Court To Hear Suo Motu Case Next Week
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    Digital Arrest Scam Under Scanner: Supreme Court To Hear Suo Motu Case Next Week

    The Supreme Court of India will hear next week a suo motu case on rising digital arrest fraud, where scammers impersonate officials to extort victims. The Court earlier asked the Centre, Reserve Bank of India, banks and Department of Telecommunications to frame SOPs.

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    CJI Surya Kant Exposes Shocking Cyber Fraud: “Fake Sites Using My Name Appear Frequently,” 6.6 Million Complaints Pending
    CJI Surya Kant Exposes Shocking Cyber Fraud: “Fake Sites Using My Name Appear Frequently,” 6.6 Million Complaints Pending
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    CJI Surya Kant Exposes Shocking Cyber Fraud: “Fake Sites Using My Name Appear Frequently,” 6.6 Million Complaints Pending

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant revealed that fake websites are repeatedly being created in his name, highlighting the alarming rise in cybercrime across India. Speaking in Jaipur, he warned that cyber offences have crossed borders and over 6.6 million complaints are still pending nationwide.

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    CJI Surya Kant at MDU Golden Jubilee: “Hard Work, Clear Goals & Discipline Are Essential for Success”
    CJI Surya Kant at MDU Golden Jubilee: “Hard Work, Clear Goals & Discipline Are Essential for Success”
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    “Thousands of Crores Looted Through Cyber Crime”: CJI Flags Shocking Rise in Fraud Targeting Senior Citizens

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said he was shocked to learn that cyber crimes have siphoned off thousands of crores of rupees from senior citizens across India. He stressed the urgent need for judicial training to tackle modern cyber offences like digital arrest and online extortion.

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    Mumbai Woman Duped of Rs 3.71 Crore in Shocking ‘Judge Chandrachud’ Digital Arrest Scam
    Mumbai Woman Duped of Rs 3.71 Crore in Shocking ‘Judge Chandrachud’ Digital Arrest Scam
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    Mumbai Woman Duped of Rs 3.71 Crore in Shocking ‘Judge Chandrachud’ Digital Arrest Scam

    A 68-year-old woman from Andheri West was cheated of Rs 3.71 crore after fraudsters posed as police, CBI officials and a fake judge in a staged virtual court hearing. The accused allegedly threatened her with arrest in a fake money laundering case and forced her to transfer her savings to “secure” accounts.

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    ‘Digital Extortion Is a Shadow on Every Internet User’: Delhi High Court CJ Warns of Rising Cyber Arrest Scams
    ‘Digital Extortion Is a Shadow on Every Internet User’: Delhi High Court CJ Warns of Rising Cyber Arrest Scams
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    ‘Digital Extortion Is a Shadow on Every Internet User’: Delhi High Court CJ Warns of Rising Cyber Arrest Scams

    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.

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    Law Doesn’t Arrest Online: CJI Designate Justice Surya Kant Leads Chandigarh’s Campaign Against ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams
    Law Doesn’t Arrest Online: CJI Designate Justice Surya Kant Leads Chandigarh’s Campaign Against ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams
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    Law Doesn’t Arrest Online: CJI Designate Justice Surya Kant Leads Chandigarh’s Campaign Against ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams

    CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant spearheads Chandigarh’s awareness campaign to combat the growing menace of “digital arrest” scams, urging citizens, especially senior citizens, to stay alert and remember that the law never arrests online; it protects offline.

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