The Supreme Court has taken serious note of the alarming rise in digital arrest scams, observing that staggering amounts of money have been siphoned off from citizens. The Court has sought detailed inputs from the CBI to address the growing cyber fraud menace.
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.
Today, On 27th October, The Supreme Court raised concerns over the rising digital arrest scams and asked whether the CBI has adequate resources to handle all such cases. The Bench sought detailed FIR data from all States before considering a central probe.
The Supreme Court of India takes suo motu action against rising digital arrest scams, where fraudsters use fake court orders to target senior citizens.
