Science TechnologyFriday, 22 May 2026·The Hindu
CBI launches ABHAY AI helpbot to verify official notices and curb digital arrest scams
CBI launched ABHAY on 15 May 2026 as a real-time notice verification tool against cyber fraud and fake notices.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 15 May 2026, the Central Bureau of Investigation launched ABHAY, an AI-based helpbot for authentication of CBI notices, to verify official notices in real time.
Key specifics
- ABHAY stands for AI-Based Helpbot for Authentication of CBI notices.
- The system requires OTP verification through the user’s mobile number.
- Users must upload a scanned copy of the suspicious notice for AI analysis.
- The CBI said the “Digital Arrest” scam has no legal existence in Indian law.
- The tool is described as India’s first-of-its-kind real-time notice verification system.
Exam lens
Question type: science and technology plus governance, ABHAY = AI-based notice verification, launched by CBI on 15 May 2026, OTP and scanned notice are required; TNPSC may ask what scam it targets.