Science TechnologyFriday, 25 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
CBI warns against digital arrest scams; cybercrime helpline 1930 and portal cited
On September 25, 2026, the CBI warned the public that no government agency arrests people through video calls and advised reporting cyber fraud on 1930 and cybercrime.gov.in.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On September 25, 2026, the CBI warned citizens against “digital arrest” scams and said no government agency, including the CBI, police, ED or RBI, arrests anyone through online or video calls.
Key specifics
- The CBI issued the warning on its X platform.
- Fraudsters impersonate agencies such as CBI, police, ED and RBI.
- Victims are told to call 1930 for cybercrime complaints.
- Complaints can also be filed at cybercrime.gov.in.
- The CBI said no agency arrests people through video calls or online methods.
Exam lens
Cyber security and digital literacy question, 1930 helpline, cybercrime.gov.in portal, impersonation of CBI/ED/RBI, no online arrest rule; TNPSC may ask the official cybercrime reporting mechanism.