Digital arrest" is a fraudulent scam where criminals impersonate law enforcement, CBI, or customs officials via phone/video calls. They create panic by alleging your involvement in crimes (e.g., money laundering, illegal parcels), demanding immediate online money transfers or "fines" to avoid arrest. There is no such legal concept.
Digital arrest" is a fraudulent scam
where criminals impersonate law enforcement, CBI, or customs officials via phone/video calls. They create panic by alleging your involvement in crimes (e.g., money laundering, illegal parcels), demanding immediate online money transfers or "fines" to avoid arrest. There is no such legal concept.
Key Indicators of a Digital Arrest Scam:-
Impersonation: -
Scammers pretend to be police, ED, or CBI officials.
Video Calls: -
Victims are kept on live, long-duration video calls, often wearing fake uniforms, and told not to leave the room or inform anyone.
Fake Documents: -
They send fraudulent warrants or official-looking documents via WhatsApp.
Coercion: -
Victims are forced to transfer funds to "safe accounts" or pay "security deposits" to settle cases.
How to Protect Yourself:
Disconnect immediately: -
Law enforcement never conducts investigations or arrests via WhatsApp or Skype.
Never transfer money: -
Do not pay, share OTPs, or give bank details.
Report it: -
Contact the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in.
Verify independently: -
Contact the local police directly rather than trusting the caller.
If you receive a suspicious call, stay calm and refuse to comply with demands for money or private information.
MJF Lion ER YK Sharma
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