Srinagar, Oct. 29 -- Digital arrest scams are not merely cybercrimes; they are acts of organised intimidation that rob people of their money, dignity and peace of mind. Fraudsters posing as police officers, CBI officials, customs authorities or other government representatives exploit fear to turn ordinary citizens into helpless victims. The term "digital arrest" may sound official, but it has no legal basis in Indian law.The modus operandi is chillingly simple. Victims receive calls or video calls from impostors who accuse them of involvement in criminal cases, money laundering or illegal activities. They are threatened with arrest, interrogation and public humiliation. Sometimes, they are kept under constant video surveillance and told ...