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flag Indian cybercrime doubled in 2024, with ₹23,000 crore lost to scams like 'digital arrests,' prompting a Supreme Court-ordered CBI probe.

flag Cybercrime in India surged in 2024, with over 23 lakh complaints and losses hitting ₹23,000 crore—double the 2023 figure. flag "Digital arrest" scams, where fraudsters impersonate police via video calls, have become widespread, targeting vulnerable individuals like senior citizens through psychological manipulation. flag These scams often span weeks, use multiple mule accounts across states, and involve overseas operations in Southeast Asia, frequently staffed by trafficked individuals. flag Chinese syndicates provide technical infrastructure, while weak telecom and banking KYC norms enable fraudsters to open accounts easily. flag The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to lead a nationwide investigation due to the crimes’ complex, cross-jurisdictional nature.

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