According to data from Indian government departments, the country's “digital arrest” fraud crimes have been on a high trend in recent years. In the first eight months of this year, more than 20,000 cases were reported, involving more than 6.47 billion rupees. India's law enforcement authorities are reminding the public to step up their precautions and be wary of this new type of fraud.

According to data from Indian government departments, the country's “digital arrest” fraud crimes have been on a high trend in recent years. In the first eight months of this year, more than 20,000 cases were reported, involving more than 6.47 billion rupees. India's law enforcement authorities are reminding the public to step up their precautions and be wary of this new type of fraud.