Digital arrest: Is a cyber fraud where scammers

Digital arrest is a cyber fraud where scammers impersonate govt. officers & falsely accuse victims of involvement in criminal activities. Supreme Court considers entrusting CBI with investigating digital arrest cases due to their widespread nature and serious implications. Supreme Court handed over two Haryana FIRs to CBI, sought nationwide data on fake SC order and “ digital arrest ” scams; flagged cross-border syndicates operating from Myanmar and Thailand The “ Digital Arrest ” scam involves fraudsters who pose as officials from various organisations, including government agencies and law enforcement, to intimidate and defraud individuals.