Digital Arrest Scams in Bihar: Cybercrime and Legal Challenges
Keywords:
digital arrest, cybercrime, Bihar, India, legal challenges, digital forensics, online fraud, cybersecurity, law enforcement, victimology.Abstract
This paper examines the emerging phenomenon of "digital
arrest" scams within Bihar, India, analyzing their modus
operandi, the vulnerabilities they exploit, and the significant
legal and enforcement challenges posed by this sophisticated
form of cybercrime. It delves into the intricacies of these
scams, where perpetrators impersonate law enforcement or
government officials to coerce victims into making financial
transactions under the threat of fabricated legal action. The
discussion will further explore the broader context of
cybercrime in India, noting the exponential growth in such
activities and the subsequent challenges in prediction and
prevention. The rapid digitization across India has
inadvertently amplified the incidence of cybercrimes,
necessitating a comprehensive analysis of the existing
legislative frameworks and law enforcement capabilities to
effectively counter these evolving threats. This paper aims to
elucidate the specific challenges Bihar faces in combating
digital arrest scams, considering both the technical
complexities of tracing digital footprints and the socioeconomic factors that make its population particularly
susceptible to these deceptive schemes.
