June 2026

digital arrest scams are big in india and may be spreading

DIGITAL ARREST, REAL FEAR: INDIA’S LEGAL SYSTEM IS UNPREPARED FOR ITS FASTEST GROWING CYBERCRIME

INTRODUCTION Imagine receiving a video call from a person dressed in a police uniform, displaying what appears to be an official warrant bearing your name, and being told that you are under ‘digital arrest confined to your home until you pay a sum of money to avoid criminal charges. This is not a scene from […]

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Caring Those, who Share– The Need for Structured Oversight of Authorised Persons

Abstract In recent years, the role of Authorised Persons (“AP”), who are individuals appointed by stock brokers to source and service clients has expanded in India’s broking industry. However, several cases have shown unchecked activities by APs that threatened market integrity, besides causing reputational damage to brokers due to the immunity from liability enjoyed by APs.

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