Digital Arrest Fraud has emerged as a serious cybercrime threat in Bihar. Following strict directions from the Supreme Court, Digital Arrest Fraud cases registered across cyber and police stations in the state will now be investigated by the CBI. The move comes after a sharp rise in complaints, especially from Patna.
More than 100 cases of digital arrest fraud have been reported in Bihar this year. Nearly half of them occurred in the state capital. The Economic Offences Unit (EOU), which handles cybercrime cases, has started collecting full details from all police and cyber stations.
In digital arrest fraud cases, criminals pose as officers from agencies like the CBI or ED. They threaten victims with arrest through video or audio calls. Fear and pressure force victims to transfer large sums of money.
The Supreme Court has asked the CBI to dismantle the entire network. Judges warned that the scam may be part of a nationwide organised racket.
Investigators have also raised concerns about banks. In several cases, huge amounts moved through accounts without alerts or blocks. Last year, a retired Patna University professor lost over ₹3 crore to such threats.
The RBI is now considering AI and machine learning tools to detect suspicious accounts and freeze illegal funds faster.
