Cops make citizens aware of ‘digi arrest' frauds
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Lucknow: Lucknow Police south zone has launched a special cyber safety initiative aimed at tackling emerging online fraud techniques, particularly the so-called 'digital arrest' scams.
The drive was integrated into Peace Committee meetings held ahead of upcoming high-footfall events — Chehlum (Aug 14), Independence Day (Aug 15), and Janmashtami (Aug 16) — to ensure both security preparedness and public cyber awareness.
Officials highlighted that cybercriminals are increasingly using deceptive tactics — including 'digital arrest', where victims are falsely told that they are under legal detention through fake calls or video chats by imposters posing as police or govt officers.
Police clarified during the session that no such legal provision as 'digital arrest' exists under Indian law, and members of the public should treat such communications as fraudulent.
"The Peace Committee meeting, attended by local representatives, community elders, women, journalists, students, and committee members, included the distribution of pamphlets outlining ten key points on cyber safety. These covered verifying the identity of callers, avoiding unsolicited financial transactions, recognising phishing attempts, and reporting fraud to the cyber helpline 1930.
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Through this meeting alone, 700–800 residents of the South Zone were reached directly," said Vasanth Kumar, Additional DCP, South Zone.
Police have been directed to carry out ongoing awareness programmes in schools, colleges, community centres, public gathering spots, and rural areas.
The campaign will include live demonstrations, case studies of recent scams, and guidance on reporting procedures. Awareness materials relating to safeguard from cyber fraud was also distributed, the officer said.
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