digital arrest scams
Sanchar Saathi App Downloads Surge 10-Fold as Government Mandates Pre-installation on Mobile Phones
Dec 03, 2025 01:48 pm CST
The government's cyber security app Sanchar Saathi saw downloads increase from 60,000 to nearly 600,000 in a single day despite privacy concerns over mandatory pre-installation. Officials clarify that users can uninstall the app, which has limited data access and aims to combat digital fraud and verify device authenticity through IMEI numbers.
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.
Supreme Court Directs CBI to Lead Investigation into Cross-Border Digital Arrest Scams
Oct 27, 2025 04:18 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has indicated plans to task the CBI with investigating the growing epidemic of 'digital arrest' scams, where criminals impersonate government officials to defraud victims of their savings. Following revelations of international connections to these operations in Thailand and Myanmar, the Court emphasized the need for a unified investigative approach across India, with potential international cooperation through Interpol to combat these sophisticated cyber fraud operations.
ED Launches QR Code Verification System to Combat Fake Summons and Digital Arrest Scams: How to Verify Official Communications
Oct 08, 2025 08:13 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has introduced a new QR code verification system to combat the rising threat of fake summons and digital arrest scams. This security measure allows citizens to authenticate official communications through scannable QR codes and unique passcodes, protecting them from fraudsters impersonating ED officials. The system offers two verification methods and represents an important step in the agency's ongoing efforts to safeguard the public from sophisticated cyber fraud schemes.