CM Yogi Warns Against 'Digital Arrest' Cyber Fraud; No Such Law Exists

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News18•05-01-2026, 12:06
CM Yogi Warns Against 'Digital Arrest' Cyber Fraud; No Such Law Exists
- •CM Yogi Adityanath alerted citizens about rising cyber crimes, specifically 'digital arrest' fraud.
- •He clarified that no Indian law includes a provision for 'digital arrest'.
- •Fraudsters pose as police/CBI, threaten via video calls/WhatsApp, and demand money.
- •CM advised not to share personal info/OTPs and to report fraud immediately to 1930.
- •Uttar Pradesh has expanded cybercrime police stations to all 75 districts and set up cyber help desks.
Why It Matters: CM Yogi warns against 'digital arrest' cyber fraud; report incidents to 1930 immediately.
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