Digital Arrest is a new and innovative tactic employed by cybercriminals to defraud gullible victims and extort money. What is a digital arrest scam? A digital arrest scam is a type of cybercrime where scammers impersonate law enforcement officials, often using sophisticated tactics to intimidate and deceive their victims. Supreme Court considers entrusting CBI with investigating digital arrest cases due to their widespread nature and serious implications. The Supreme Court on Monday expressed deep shock at the staggering scale of “ digital arrest ” scams, in which more than Rs 3,000 crore has reportedly been extorted from victims — including ...
