‘Digital arrests’ are happening in several States, people are running from pillar to post: Supreme Court

Digital Arrest Scams: Supreme Court Issues Notices to All States, Union Territories in Suo Moto Case of Online Scam; Seeks Action on Fraudsters Impersonating Officials

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to all states and Union Territories in the suo moto case concerning the rising menace of “digital arrest” scams, where fraudsters impersonate police and judicial officers using forged court orders to extort money from citizens.

Top Court Wants CBI To Probe Digital Arrests As Centre Flags Thailand Links

The Supreme Court on Monday said it might ask the CBI to investigate the growing number of cyber fraud and 'digital arrest' cases - in which people are cheated of hard-earned money by gangs of criminals posing as government or police officers.

‘Digital arrests’ are happening in several States, people are running from pillar to post: Supreme Court

Supreme Court is considering a CBI-led investigation into rising digital fraud cases, highlighting a pressing need for coordinated action after alarming incidents involving fraudulent arrests

Supreme Court may hand digital arrest scam probe to CBI amid nationwide fraud surge

Supreme Court may hand digital arrest scam probe to CBI, citing nationwide spread. Court seeks state FIR details, calls frauds a threat to public trust.

Alert: Beware of Cyber Fraud in the Name of ‘Digital Arrest’ — Police Clarifies It Never Makes Digital Arrests

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Supreme Court seeks response from all States, UTs on ‘digital arrest’ scams; mulls CBI probe

The top Court had, on October 17, 2025, taken suo motu cognisance of a complaint filed by a senior citizen couple from Ambala, Haryana, who were defrauded of ₹1.05 crore.