Supreme Court Grants CBI Full Authority to Investigate Digital Arrest Scams Under Prevention of Corruption Act

Dec 01, 2025 07:15 pm CST

The Supreme Court has authorized the CBI to thoroughly investigate digital arrest scams, allowing them to access phone data, freeze bank accounts, and probe bank officials. The court has mandated cooperation from IT authorities, telecom operators, and state governments, while also seeking RBI's input on implementing AI to identify suspicious accounts.