Digital arrest scams show how cybercriminals use fear, authority and urgency to make even educated and financially aware ...

CBI raids over 80 locations nationwide, arresting two in a crackdown on Digital Arrest scams linked to shell companies and ...

A 74-year-old resident of Jayanagar I Block and his wife have lost ₹3.17 crore to fraudsters posing as police officers and telecom officials in a sophisticated ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud that lasted ...

To curb the rising incidents of digital arrests in the country, the government has adopted an effective strategy. The Ministry of Home Affairs had formed a high-level committee to address the problem ...

Agency says accused used shell companies and mule accounts to launder fraud proceeds while probing more than 200 cybercrime ...

Digital Arrest Frauds: Cases of digital arrest scams have been on the rise in recent months. Many people across the country have lost their hard-earned money to fraudsters. In one such incident, a ...

The Indian government has asked Meta to pause WhatsApp’s new username feature over fears it could fuel phishing, ...

Digital arrest scams have emerged as a significant threat in the digital landscape, impacting consumer confidence and financial stability. These scams not only result in substantial financial losses ...

WhatsApp has banned more than 9,400 accounts linked to so-called "digital arrest" scams in India over a 12-week period starting January 2026, the Central government has informed the Supreme Court. The ...

The CBI has launched an AI chatbot to help people verify the agency's notices to protect them from digital arrest scams. A digital arrest scam is where criminals use forged documents to extort money ...