SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 39    C

Company News

The Economic Times

Company / The Economic Times

details

CJI Surya Kant flags rising 'digital arrest' scams duping educated people

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant voiced shock at educated people being defrauded by digital arrests. A recent case involved an elderly woman losing all her retirement savings. The Supreme Court is actively addressing this growing cybercrime. Discussions are underway with authorities like the RBI and DoT to establish procedures and compensation frameworks.

20 Apr 2026 12:34 pm