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Digital Arrest Scam

GOVT ASKS WHATSAPP TO BLOCK DEVICE IDS USED IN DIGITAL ARREST SCAMS

To combat transnational cyber-extortion, the Ministry of Home Affairs is mandating hardware-level fixes like device ID blocking and SIM binding on OTT platforms. This proactive shift, alongside strict KYC norms, aims to dismantle mule account networks and ensure corporate accountability.

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DIGITAL ARREST SCAMS: MEANING, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

The Supreme Court ordered a nationwide CBI probe into the ₹3,000 crore “digital arrest” scams targeting seniors. It allowed investigation without state consent, directed action against fraudsters and mule-account bankers, and pushed coordination with Interpol and AI-based tracking, tightening accountability for telecom and online intermediaries.

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