India widens crackdown on digital arrest scams

India

First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 5:16 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 6, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

India's Central Bureau of Investigation is widening its crackdown on digital arrest scams, while the Supreme Court continues to press authorities on the issue.

SO WHAT?

The scams target the public at scale and can cause widespread financial loss and harm, though no new impact figures are provided.

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