Published Online:April 2026
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Law Review
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IUPLR010426
DOI:10.71329/IUPLR/2026.16.2.5-18
Author Name:Eshan Singhal and Nitin Tripathi
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Subject/Domain:Law
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Pages:5-18
In India, cases of “digital arrest scams” are incessantly increasing, which aptly raises questions about the safeguard mechanisms of telecommunication networks and digital banking platforms. Cyber criminals take advantage of the vulnerabilities in the system to carry out digital arrest scams by impersonating law-enforcement authorities. This paper analyzes the existing legal and regulatory frameworks in telecom and banking sectors in this regard and their roles in preventing such scams. The paper uses a doctrinal and policybased examination and argues that effective prevention requires proper institutional responsibilities, which include enhanced KYC protocols, transaction monitoring, and interdepartmental coordination with law-enforcement agencies. The paper also recommends regulatory and policy measures to bolster systemic safeguards against the menace of digital arrest scams.
With fraudsters continuously leveraging new technologies to dupe millions of gullible victims, cybercrime has developed into a complex, dynamic challenge in the modern era (Cazanis et al., 2025). Cybercrimes have potentially increased over the years, especially digital arrest scams (Kapoor, 2024). These scams are now more widespread than simple online frauds, and are similar to the notorious “Jamtara” scams. Such scams target a wide range of people, including journalists, high-ranking officials, security guards, and especially elderly, defenseless people.