The Supreme Court labeled digital arrest scams as the worst kind of crime, denying bail to accused individuals unless they present extraordinary grounds for their release.
SC termed digital arrest scams as worst kind
Jul 28, 2026
04:25 pm
What's the storyThe Supreme Court has ruled against granting bail in cases related to digital arrest scams, except under "extraordinary grounds."
The apex court termed these scams as the "worst kind of crime," especially against senior citizens.
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