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Incidents of digital arrests have been coming to light for some time. Lakhs of rupees are extorted by cheating innocent people. In this regard, PM Modi also gave information about what digital arrest is in Mann Ki Baat. At such a time, the government has taken a big step to get rid of the incidents related to cyber fraud. The Union Home Ministry has constituted a high-level committee to deal with digital arrests and cyber frauds.
inform for immediate action
The Internal Security Secretary of the Home Ministry is monitoring this committee, for this a special campaign will be launched. The I4C wing of the Home Ministry has contacted the police of all the states. According to sources, instructions have been given to take immediate action on incidents of digital arrest.
What has been done?
According to the information, more than 6000 complaints of digital arrest have been registered this year. 6 lakh mobile phones have been blocked by MHA cyber wing in incidents of cyber fraud and digital arrest. Wing has also blocked 709 mobile apps so far. Along with this, 1 lakh 10 thousand IMEIs involved in cyber fraud were blocked and 3.25 lakh fake bank accounts were frozen.
What is digital arrest?
Digital arrest is a new form of cyber fraud. In which fake law enforcement officers threaten people by making audio and video calls. Under the false pretext of arrest, he takes them hostage digitally. Earlier this week, India's Computer Emergency Response Team shared a list of more than a dozen online fraud techniques within the country. In which cheating people by stealing money and personal data is called digital arrest. Digital arrest is also included in that list.
Digital arrest is just a fraud, a lie – PM Modi
PM Modi shared an audio regarding digital arrest. After this he said that in this way calls are being received in the name of CBI, Police and big personalities. Explaining what digital arrest is, PM Modi said that these people get personal information first. Where did you go? Get all the information about where your children are studying. They scare you with the uniform, the legal system and everything. , Then they create psychological pressure on the victim. That's why people lose lakhs of rupees due to fear. If you get such a call then you do not need to be afraid. You should not rush into this, but first think about whether such a phone call could be genuine. After this, without taking any action, PM Modi said that no investigating agency does such interrogation over phone or video call.
Investigative agencies are working- PM Modi
PM Modi said that the investigating agencies are working closely with the state government. Thousands of fake IDs have been blocked by agencies. Blocking SIM card and bank account. Every citizen needs to be aware to avoid this scam. People who fall victim to this fraud should also inform the public. Students of schools and colleges should also be included in this awareness campaign.