Supreme Court suo motu case — Digital arrest scams targeting elderly citizens
The Supreme Court is hearing a suo motu case concerning a surge in digital arrest scams targeting elderly citizens, mandating a 13-point directive for the RBI, banks, and states to implement urgent cybercrime coordination and victim fund restoration. As part of the ongoing judicial oversight, the CBI has intensified its crackdown through Operation Chakra-VI, while the central government is evaluating the creation of a dedicated legal provision to address these cyber frauds as of 09 September 2026.

