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flag India's Supreme Court ordered a nationwide CBI probe into digital arrest scams, following over 123,000 cases and ₹3,000 crore in losses in 2024.

flag The Supreme Court of India has directed the CBI to investigate digital arrest scams, a surge in cyber frauds where criminals impersonate police or officials via video calls to extort money. flag On December 1, 2025, the court ordered a pan-India probe, requiring state consent, and authorized the CBI to act under the Prevention of Corruption Act against complicit bankers. flag It demanded cooperation from the RBI on AI-driven fraud detection, directed IT firms and social media platforms to share data, and mandated states to strengthen cybercrime units. flag The court also directed Interpol collaboration to track offshore criminals and emphasized urgent action against scams involving fake arrests, investment frauds, and mule accounts, following reports of over 123,000 cases and losses exceeding ₹3,000 crore in 2024.

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