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Digital arrest is a form of extortion where scammers impersonate law enforcement officials often via video calls, emails, or messages and accuse the victim of legal violations. They then demand money to "settle" the issue, threatening fake legal action, arrest warrants, or imprisonment. These criminals often use spoofed numbers, fake ID cards, and legal jargon to make the threat appear legitimate, preying on the fear of legal consequences.
Prevention and legal role:
To prevent falling for digital arrest scams, the public must be educated that law enforcement never demands money via calls or video messages. Victims should report such incidents under;Sections 419 and 420 IPC, along with relevant IT Act sections.
Lawyers should ensure financial losses are tracked and recovered, and that social media or VoIP platforms involved are made liable. Aspire Delhi Lawyers are known for their prompt crisis response, victim counselling, and cyber litigation strategies tailored to these emerging fraud types.