India Proposes Kill Switch and Suspect Registry to Combat Rising Digital Arrest Scams

India faces a sharp rise in digital arrest scams, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement to coerce victims into transferring large sums. In response, the Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a high-level committee proposing a 'kill switch' feature to instantly freeze transactions suspected of fraud. Additionally, a national Suspect Registry using AI tools tracks cybercriminals, and an insurance mechanism is being considered to cover banking fraud losses. These measures aim to strengthen digital fraud resilience and protect victims.