India's Supreme Court prompted the formation of a high-level panel on January 15, 2026, to combat "digital arrest" scams defrauding victims of over ₹3,000 crore, mainly targeting the elderly.


High-level Panel Formed in India After SC Intervention in Big Ticket Digital Arrest Scams

What are digital arrest scams? How did they become such a big menace? How can you protect yourself? 
Molly Gambhir explains on Gravitas Plus

Tackling Digital Arrest Scams: How Can You Protect Yourself? | Gravitas Plus

Karnataka accounts for more than 25% of all digital-arrest scams reported across India, with a total of Rs 109 crore lost to digital crimes in 2024 in the state alone. Watch for more details!

India: Karnataka Records Highest Number of Digital Arrest Scams | GRAVITAS