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India to Draft New Law to Tackle 'Digital Arrest' Scams, Government Tells Supreme Court

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The Indian government has told the Supreme Court that it will draft a new law to tackle 'digital arrest' scams, which have extorted at least ₹3,000 crore from Indians.

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India to Draft New Law to Tackle 'Digital Arrest' Scams, Government Tells Supreme Court

A fraud that coerces Indians into transferring life savings is getting a dedicated statute, after the matter reached the Supreme Court. India could soon draft a new law to criminalise “digital arrest” scams, the government told the Supreme Court on Tuesday, as the top court pushed for asset attachment powers and a standalone offence to tackle a fraud that has extorted at least ₹3,000 crore from Indians. The disclosure by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, together with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, comes as the Supreme Court has been hearing a case related to the fraud. The government has assured the court that it will take all necessary steps to tackle the fraud and bring the perpetrators to justice. The situation is being closely monitored by authorities, who are working to restore normalcy.

Hindustan Times

Supreme Court Opposes Bail for Digital Arrest Scam Accused

The Supreme Court has ruled that bail will not be granted to those accused in digital arrest scam cases unless extraordinary grounds are established. The court emphasized the severity of the crime, particularly against senior citizens, and urged strict anti-organized crime laws. Over ₹3,000 crore has been lost to such frauds.

Mint

Supreme Court: No Bail in Digital Arrest Cases Barring Exceptional Grounds

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that bail will not be granted in digital arrest cases unless exceptional grounds are presented. The court, in a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, has sent a strong message to high courts and trial courts to take a firm stance against digital arrest scams. The court has emphasized that digital arrest scams are a serious crime against people, especially senior citizens, whose life savings and hard-earned money are fraudulently siphoned out. The ruling is expected to have a significant impact on the way digital arrest cases are handled in India, with the court urging high courts and trial courts to take a firm stance against these scams.

Times of India

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