Supreme Court acts on rising digital arrest scams
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu note of “digital arrest” scams after victims reported being extorted by fraudsters posing as police or CBI officials. The move follows a Haryana couple’s plea after losing ₹1 crore. With cybercrime cases surging, experts warn these scams exploit fear and trust in authority. Government plans ₹782 crore for cybersecurity efforts.