Throw Mobile Against Wall: Chief Justice Expresses Disbelief Over 'Digital Arrest' Scams
· India · NDTV
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant expressed bewilderment over citizens continuing to fall victim to 'digital arrest' cyber scams despite widespread public awareness campaigns. Reacting to the persistence of such fraud, he remarked that targeted individuals should throw their mobile phones against a wall rather than comply with fraudsters. He questioned why people continue to succumb to coercion from cybercriminals despite ongoing media coverage detailing how these scams operate. The judge's remarks highlight growing judicial concern over the rise of cyber extortion tactics in India.
Why it matters
Digital arrest scams have defrauded Indian citizens of millions of rupees, prompting strong reactions from the judiciary. The judge's advice emphasizes that law enforcement authorities do not make arrests or demand money over video calls.
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