Delhi High Court Denies Bail in ₹22.92 Crore Digital Arrest Scam Case

The Delhi High Court denied bail to four men accused of defrauding a senior citizen of ₹22.92 crore through a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam.

Court observed that such crimes impact the entire society and erode public trust, requiring "extra sensitivity" in judicial handling.

The victim was coerced into transferring funds after being kept under continuous video monitoring by individuals posing as law enforcement officials.

Rejecting the defense that the accused were mere "mule account" holders, the Court characterized them as essential cogs in a layered conspiracy. 

[Ashok Kumar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi]