CJI Surya Kant Reveals Personal Cyber Fraud Targeting, Warns Public to Think Twice Before Clicking

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant revealed that fake websites in his name are being used in cyber fraud, urging citizens to avoid clicking suspicious APK links and fraudulent traffic challan messages

New Delhi | February 23, 2026: Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, has shared his own experience of becoming a target of cyber fraud while urging the public to exercise greater caution online, officials and legal sources said. At a national cybersecurity seminar held in Jaipur, the CJI revealed that cybercriminals have repeatedly created fake websites using his name and photographs to distribute fraudulent messages and links.

Addressing the three‑day “Cyber Security: Awareness, Protection and Inclusive Access to Justice” conference, he warned that cybercrime has grown into a mass phenomenon with serious consequences for citizens’ financial safety and institutional trust. According to data discussed at the event, around 66 lakh cyber fraud complaints are currently pending across courts in India, and fraudsters have siphoned off tens of thousands of crores from unsuspecting individuals.

Sharing a personal incident, CJI Surya Kant said that fake websites and messages created in his name have targeted even his own family members. Security authorities traced some of these bogus sites to servers operating from Nigeria, highlighting the global and cross‑border nature of cybercrime. He said recognizing suspicious links such as unofficial APK files or fraudulent traffic challan notices and refraining from clicking them is critical to protecting personal data and finances.

The CJI described cyber fraud as a form of extortion and robbery and called for a coordinated response from the judiciary, law enforcement and society to tackle the menace. He emphasized that digital vigilance and citizen education are essential components of long‑term cybersecurity and urged people to “think before they click,” especially on unverified messages claiming to be from government or official sources.

Cybercrime experts note that fraudsters often disguise phishing links as instant loan offers, traffic challan payment portals or government service APK downloads to trick users into downloading malware or revealing confidential information tactics that have led to significant financial losses in recent months.

This revelation from the apex judicial office reinforces the need for stronger public awareness campaigns and technological safeguards to protect citizens in an increasingly digital age.

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