Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has expressed serious concern regarding the increasing cyber crime in the country. In a program of CBI, he clearly said that now the pattern of crime has completely changed. Earlier, where crimes were committed through theft or weapons, now thugs are targeting people through mobile phones, fake calls, messages and apps.
According to CJI, in the last two years people have suffered a loss of about Rs 44 thousand crore due to cyber fraud. He said that these are not just figures, but are proof of how fast criminals are reaching the common people.
Digital arrest is becoming a big threat
CJI especially described cases like digital arrest as dangerous. In this, fraudsters call themselves pretending to be officers of CBI, Police, ED or RBI and scare people – like your account will be closed or you will be arrested. In an atmosphere of fear, people immediately transfer money.
He said that many people do not complain due to shame or fear, which further emboldens the criminals.
The elderly are becoming the biggest victims.
CJI said that elderly and retired people are becoming the biggest victims of cyber fraud. Many times their entire life’s earnings are lost within a few minutes. Due to this, along with financial loss, they also feel mental shock and insecurity.
Fraud networks running from abroad
He also told that many cyber fraud gangs are operating from outside India, especially from some areas of South-East Asia. There are big scam centers running there, where fake calling, data theft and fraud are done in the name of investment. In some cases, people are forced to work there by keeping them hostage.
We have to fight this battle together
The CJI clearly said that dealing with cyber crime is not just a matter of the police or CBI. For this, banks, telecom companies, social media platforms and investigative agencies will have to work together. He suggested that as soon as any suspicious transaction takes place, an alert should be received immediately so that the money can be stopped in time.
Praise for CBI’s new chatbot
A new chatbot system of CBI was also praised in the program. Through this system, people will be able to check whether the notice they have received is real or fake. This will put a stop to those who commit fraud by sending fake notices.
The courts will also have to be changed
CJI said that the judiciary will also have to update itself according to the digital era. Cyber crimes span multiple states and countries, so it is important for courts to understand digital evidence and new methods.
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