Digital arrest scams and related cybercrimes in the country have seen a sharp increase between 2022 and 2024. The government informed the Rajya Sabha that in 2022, 39,925 cases of digital arrest were registered, and the total amount defrauded was Rs 91.14 crore. Meanwhile, in 2024, these cases almost tripled to 1,23,672. The amount defrauded increased 21 times to Rs 19,35.51 crore. The surprising thing is that even educated people are falling victim to it. Therefore, today, you must read this complete educational story on digital arrest. In the Cyber Literacy column today, we will learn: First, some incidents of digital arrest that occurred in the last 1-2 months- Scammers are targeting the elderly A common thread in all these cases is that scammers are making the elderly victims of digital arrest. They are siphoning off large sums of money deposited in their accounts. Question – What is digital arrest and how are scammers defrauding people? Answer – This is a method of cyber fraud created by scammers. In this, scammers pose as police, CBI, ED, or cyber agency officials and intimidate the person. They trap everyone in different ways, such as- After this, they say that you have been placed under digital surveillance. You will have to stay in front of the camera. You will have to keep the door of the room you are in closed. During this, they make you transfer money in the name of removing your name from the case. Question- Is there any term or process like digital arrest in Indian law? Answer- There is no term or legal process like digital arrest in Indian law. This is a term used in cyber fraud to completely mislead. In reality, to arrest a person in India, the police have to follow a written notice, FIR, and legal procedure. Question – What formal legal procedure do the police or government agencies adopt to arrest a person? Answer – To arrest a person, the police have to follow a definite procedure under the law. Question – Can the police, CBI, or any government department issue a notice or arrest warrant on WhatsApp, video call, or social media? Answer – Understand point by point– Question- When no such law exists, why do people fall into the trap of these fraudsters and lose millions of rupees? Answer- Look, this whole game is about creating psychological pressure by instilling ‘fear’ and ‘guilt’. Fraudsters exploit two things in people’s psychology: A harsh truth is also that in our society, there are very few people who live and work in a completely clean, legal, and ethical manner. Usually, people also live with a kind of fear and guilt that they might get caught somewhere. This fear is also a result of social upbringing and environment. We never feel guaranteed that nothing wrong can happen to us because we haven’t done anything wrong. Such fears, without any logic or solid reason, usually remain hidden in people’s hearts: Cybercriminals have grasped this psychology and are exploiting it. But you need to understand and always remember these three things– Point 1– Scammers threaten you on call or video by claiming official identity. Your Fear– This happens. It’s possible that government officials might intimidate or threaten. Logical Answer– Don’t be afraid. If you have genuinely committed a crime, the police will arrest you, punish you, but they won’t intimidate or threaten you. And if they do, you have the right to complain and take action against that police officer. Point 2– Scammers blackmail you, demanding money to settle the case. Your Fear– Once again, your fear is that this happens, the police can do this. Logical Answer– There is absolutely no need to be afraid. If there is a case, then let it be. Let the police come with a warrant, arrest, and complete the legal process. Do not pay money on a video call. Conclusion– Overall, the conclusion is that Question- Why do scammers impose conditions on victims such as staying locked in a room, not telling anyone, or staying on camera? Answer- Scammers keep the victim locked in a room, tell them not to talk to anyone, and force them to stay on camera so that they remain silent out of fear and shame. This makes the victim completely isolated. This makes it difficult to expose the fraud. Question- How can we protect ourselves from digital arrest by staying alert? Answer- All the signs given in the graphic should raise a red flag in your mind. Question- What things should always be remembered so that no one falls victim to this scam in the future? Answer- The 10 points written below are the most important lessons. Remember these things and definitely tell your family, friends, and acquaintances.
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