Government Forms Panel to Combat Digital Arrest Scams, Supreme Court Oversees Action

The Indian government has formed a high-level inter-departmental committee to address the growing issue of digital arrest scams, as reported to the Supreme Court. This committee, headed by the Special Secretary (Internal Security), includes representatives from various ministries, law enforcement agencies, and tech platforms. The panel is examining how to tackle these scams, which involve fraudsters impersonating officials to extort money, and is considering mechanisms for victim compensation, particularly for losses attributable to negligence by regulated entities. The Supreme Court is monitoring the situation and has directed the CBI to investigate.