Senior Citizen Moves Supreme Court After Losing ₹22.92 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam

A senior citizen who lost ₹22.92 crore in a digital arrest scam has approached the Supreme Court seeking preventive guidelines and restitution.

The petitioner alleges that sophisticated fraudsters used digital tactics to extort a substantial sum from him, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities in digital payment and law enforcement responses. 

In his plea, he has urged the Court to issue directions to strengthen mechanisms for detection, prevention, and compensation in large-scale digital frauds.

The matter raises urgent concerns about protection of citizens, especially senior citizens, against rapidly evolving cyber scams and the need for robust safeguards and restitution frameworks.

[Naresh Malhotra v. UOI & Ors.]