Yes, you read that right. Fraudsters are now pretending to be police officers, holding victims hostage over video calls, and extorting lakhs; sometimes crores; by scaring them into believing they’re being arrested. One 76-year-old pensioner lost ₹1.64 crore this way. The Court isn’t just warning; it’s demanding strict new laws with heavy penalties. And the Centre is already working on a bill to tackle this, along with deepfake scams and transnational cyber syndicates. If you think this doesn’t affect you, think again. These scams are growing fast, and even the CBI is investigating 20+ major cases with losses of ₹10 crore or more each. Digital arrest isn’t science fiction; it’s happening now. And the law is finally catching up.