Digital Arrest
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UP: 'Cyber Panchayat' in Kathwara village empowers rural Lucknow with digital safety pledge
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 17, 2026, 10:32 AM ISTThe session was guided under the expertise of renowned cyber security specialist Rakshit Tandon, who transformed the village gathering into a practical, interactive learning experience on digital safety.
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Crackdown on digital arrest: Centre forms inter-ministerial panel to fight cyber crimes
India | Feb 09, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTThe MHA has informed the Supreme Court that a high-level inter-departmental committee has been formed to combat ‘digital arrest’ cybercrime, close systemic gaps, and strengthen real-time protection for victims through coordinated action.
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Supreme Court terms digital fraud absolute 'dacoity', seeks timely actions from RBI, banks
Business | Feb 09, 2026, 04:07 PM ISTThe top court noted that the RBI has already crafted a Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) directing banks to temporarily block debit cards and take immediate preventive steps once digital fraud is detected.
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One Tap to Safety: Govt weighs 'kill switch' for UPI, bank apps to stop digital frauds
Business | Jan 22, 2026, 04:47 PM ISTDuring a digital arrest, scammers rely on keeping victims on calls for hours or days, preventing them from seeking help while forcing them to transfer funds.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 12, 2026
India | Jan 12, 2026, 10:01 PM ISTThe alleged fraud occurred between December 24 and January 9, during which the accused posed as law enforcement officials and coerced the couple into transferring substantial amounts of money to several different bank accounts.
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Delhi: NRI doctor couple duped of over Rs 14 crore in 'digital arrest' cyber heist | Video
Delhi | Jan 11, 2026, 10:18 AM ISTOn December 24, 2025, the couple received a chilling call from fraudsters posing as law enforcement. Brandishing threats of arrest warrants, bogus lawsuits, PMLA violations, and money laundering charges, the scammers paralysed the Taneja's with fear.
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Aaj Ki Baat: How did bankers in Lucknow save an elderly woman from digital fraud?
Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 19, 2025, 12:30 AM ISTIt has been reported many times how cybercriminals defraud people. Sometimes they create a setting that resembles a police station, sometimes they impersonate CBI or ED officers, and sometimes they set up a fake court and act as judges to extort money from people. Today, watch a live demonstration o
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Supreme Court hands CBI sweeping powers to probe rising digital arrest scam cases across India
India | Dec 01, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTA bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked the States, including opposition ruled West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana to accord assent to CBI for probing digital arrest cases in their jurisdiction.
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Got an ED summons? Govt shares steps to check if its authentic or cyber fraud attempt | DETAILS
India | Nov 20, 2025, 06:01 PM ISTIn light of reports of individuals circulating fake Enforcement Directorate summons for cheating or extortion, the agency has introduced measures to help citizens confirm authenticity through various steps. Check details below.
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NPCI alert: New warning issued on 'Digital Arrest' scams: Here's what to do
Technology | Nov 09, 2025, 12:18 PM ISTThe NPCI has issued an advisory to help the public avoid "digital arrest" fraud, explaining exactly what steps to take if you receive such calls or messages. Anyone who receives these suspicious communications should strictly follow this guidance.
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Pune: Retired govt officer dies of shock after losing Rs 1.2 crore in digital arrest fraud case
Maharashtra | Oct 30, 2025, 08:13 PM ISTAs per the FIR, the elderly man collapsed at home on October 22 and was taken to a hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Police reported that the man was "deeply disturbed" by the fraud.
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How cyber crooks stole Rs 1,000 crore from Delhiites in 2025: Police explain the fraud system
Technology | Oct 17, 2025, 06:11 PM ISTThe primary scams targeting innocent individuals are orchestrated by perpetrators largely based overseas, who use people in India to facilitate the crime.
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Mumbai businessman duped of Rs 58 crore in shocking 'digital arrest' scam
Maharashtra | Oct 16, 2025, 05:17 PM ISTMaharashtra digital arrest: In this case, the businessman and his wife were allegedly placed under such 'digital arrest,' prevented from communicating freely, and coerced into transferring Rs 58 crore through multiple Real-Time Gross Settlement transactions to 18 different bank accounts.
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14 Lakh lost to 'digital arrest' recovered: A guide to getting your full money back
Technology | Sep 23, 2025, 05:00 PM ISTTo recover all of the money lost to digital scams, it is essential to report the complaint within the golden hour. This helps authorities to recover the funds.
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Delhi: Conmen digitally arrest former banker, dupe him of Rs 23 crore in 'cyber fraud'
Delhi | Sep 21, 2025, 08:03 AM ISTUsing the threat of legal action, the fraudsters pressured the victim into moving money from his various bank accounts—spanning Kotak Mahindra, HDFC, and Canara Bank—into several accounts managed by the gang. By the time the conmen severed communication, his accounts had been wiped clean.
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Two Bengaluru women forced to strip, held hostage in nine-hour ‘digital arrest’ scam
Karnataka | Jul 23, 2025, 06:23 PM ISTTwo women in Bengaluru were held hostage for nearly nine hours in a “digital arrest” scam by cybercriminals posing as Mumbai police. The fraudsters accused them of involvement in crimes like money laundering and murder, shared accurate personal details, and demanded money.
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Delhi Police draws strategy to curb digital arrest frauds, complaint portal in works | Details
Delhi | May 17, 2025, 06:15 PM ISTA senior police officer revealed that a four-member committee has been formed to draft detailed guidelines, policies, and regulations.
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CBI cracks down on digital arrest scams, arresting 5 linked to illegal sale of SIM cards
Technology | May 10, 2025, 07:14 PM ISTCBI has launched Operation Chakra V against transnational organised cybercrime and digital arrests. The agency raided point-of-sale agents of telecom providers in Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
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Mumbai Police launches 24x7 helpline numbers for victims amid rising cases of 'digital arrest' scam
Maharashtra | Apr 17, 2025, 06:42 AM ISTAn official from the Mumbai Police claimed that the cases of digital arrest scam have increased alarmingly in the last couple of years. The helpline numbers will operate 24x7 to ensure round-the-clock support for potential victims, he added.
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Bihar: RJD leader Mohammad Shoaib allegedly 'digitally arrested' by cybercriminals in Patna
Bihar | Apr 15, 2025, 10:03 PM ISTRJD MLC Mohammad Shoaib was allegedly "digitally arrested" by cybercriminals who extorted personal details by posing as police officials.