'Atmosphere of fear...record': What PM Narendra Modi said about 'digital arrest'

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned the nation on Sunday against the 'digital arrest' fraud, saying no government agencies threaten people over the phone and demand money.o)..

Addressing the nation in the 115th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi explained the modus operandi of those involved in defrauding people employing the 'digital arrest' method..

, "...Under digital arrest fraud, callers portray themselves as police, CBI, RBI or narcotics officials, and they confidently talk..

Last month, Vardhman Group chairman SP Oswal was duped by cyber criminals into transferring 7 crore to their bank accounts after he was taken into digital custody..

The fraudsters impersonated Chief Justice of India Justice D Y Chandrachud, held a fake Supreme Court hearing via Skype and cited the money-laundering investigation against Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal..

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