No parliamentary delays. No waiting for legislation. Just court action. These scams? Fake cops, fake judges, video calls that feel *too real*. They’re stealing lakhs by pretending to be the law. And now, the Supreme Court is treating them like the serious crime they are; even suggesting a *new offence* for digital arrest scams. But here’s the real story: India doesn’t fight financial crime with one law. It’s a *layered architecture*; PMLA, Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, tech-savvy courts, and investigative agencies all working (sometimes clashing) together. CJI Kant didn’t shy away from the problems; yes, PMLA is sometimes misused. Yes, arrests happen without proper justification. But the judiciary? It’s stepping in; demanding written arrest grounds, limiting pre-trial detention, and protecting the presumption of innocence. And globally? He’s frank: extradition rarely works. Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties? That’s where stolen crores actually come home. The quiet takeaway? Courts aren’t just interpreting laws; they’re *leading* on new threats. And maybe, just maybe, that’s exactly what we need.