Supreme Court orders crackdown on digital arrest scams, faster money recovery
The top court has also asked the Centre to examine the possibility of creating a shared liability and victim compensation framework for cyber fraud cases. (AI-generated image) The Supreme Court has ordered a coordinated nationwide response to "digital arrest" scams, directing banks, financial intermediaries and law enforcement agencies to work together to prevent fraud and help victims recover money lost to cybercriminals. The top court has asked an Inter-Departmental Committee to consult banks
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