Supreme Court Takes Action Against Digital Arrest Scams and Cyber Fraud in India

Oct 17, 2025 05:05 pm CST

The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Central government and investigative agencies regarding the alarming rise in digital arrest scams and cyber frauds. After a senior citizen couple lost Rs 1.5 crore to scammers impersonating officials and using forged judicial orders, the court emphasized that such crimes undermine public trust in the judiciary and require coordinated efforts between central and state governments to combat effectively.