Is India Truly Gripped by a ₹3,000 Crore Digital Arrest Scam?

Over ₹3,000 crore reportedly extorted from citizens through fake digital arrest scams nationwide. Supreme Court expresses concern, demanding urgent reforms and stronger cyber-crime action to curb rising frauds.

New Delhi | November 04, 2025: India is facing a worrying surge in “digital arrest” scams that have collectively extorted more than ₹3,000 crore from citizens across the country. The alarming figure was revealed in a report submitted to the Supreme Court by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

These scams typically involve fraudsters impersonating police or government officials through digital platforms, coercing victims into transferring money under the false threat of legal action or arrest. Officials noted that several elderly citizens have fallen victim to such rackets, highlighting the growing vulnerability of internet users.

Hearing the matter suo motu, the Supreme Court expressed deep concern over the scale of the fraud. The bench observed that without stricter enforcement and coordinated investigation between central and state agencies, such crimes could spiral further out of control. The Court has scheduled the next hearing for November 10 to review progress on preventive and investigative measures.

During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Court that the cyber-crime division under the Ministry of Home Affairs is working on strategies to trace and dismantle such digital extortion networks. However, the Court stressed the need for faster responses, improved monitoring systems, and public awareness campaigns to ensure citizens can identify and avoid such scams.

As digital connectivity deepens across India, the case underscores an urgent need for stronger cybersecurity laws and swift legal mechanisms to safeguard people from technology-based deception.

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