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CJI Surya Kant Reveals Websites Made in His Name for Cyber Fraud

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant shared that websites are regularly created impersonating him and used to message his relatives, highlighting the personal reach of cybercrime. He emphasized the massive scale of the problem, stating over Rs 50,000 crore has been looted and about 66 lakh cyber fraud cases are pending nationwide. The CJI termed these crimes "extortion and dacoity" and called for a collective global solution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also recently cautioned citizens about digital arrest scams during his 'Mann Ki Baat' address.

Key Points: CJI Surya Kant on Cybercrime: Websites in His Name Used for Fraud

  • CJI shares personal cyber fraud anecdote
  • Over ₹50,000 crore looted in cybercrime
  • 66 lakh cyber fraud cases pending in courts
  • PM Modi warns of digital arrest scams
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"Websites created in my name": CJI Surya Kant shares anecdote on cybercrime

CJI Surya Kant shares a personal cybercrime anecdote, revealing websites impersonating him were used to message relatives. Over ₹50,000 crore lost.

"Every alternate day, I find a new website created in my name. - CJI Surya Kant"

Jaipur, February 22

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant shared an anecdote on rising cybercrime in the country, stating that several websites were created in his name and used to message his relatives.

Addressing the national conference on 'Cyber Security: Awareness, Protection and Inclusive Access to Justice' in Jaipur on Friday, CJI Surya Kant termed cyber fraud as "extortion and dacoity" and stated that more than Rs 50,000 crore has been looted in such cases.

He said, "Cyber safety is at the heart of justice conversation. We've been taught since childhood to think first and then act. In the digital world, this simple discipline becomes a form of protection (against cyber threats). We often speak about cybercrime in the language of anecdotes, such as stolen OTPs and digital arrest scams. I gave a notice in the SC on digital arrest. I took cognisance of the case of an elderly victim of digital arrest. I am monitoring it today. More than Rs 50,000 crore has been looted. That is a clear case of extortion and dacoity."

Citing the Home Ministry, the CJI highlighted about 66 lakh pending cases of cyber fraud across courts in the country.

"MHA has come out with alarming data. About 66 lakh cases of cyber fraud are pending in this country. It is no longer a marginal problem but a mass phenomenon. Cybercrime has no geographical boundaries. It has become a global problem, and we must all work together to find a solution," Justice Surya Kant said.

Sharing his personal anecdote, he added, "Every alternate day, I find a new website created in my name. Those sites are used to send messages. My sister and young lawyers received a message in my name, but fortunately, the language was not offensive. I immediately instructed cyber police to find out about it, and these sites were being developed in Nigeria."

CJI Surya Kant and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated the three-day seminar on cybersecurity by the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RLSA) in Jaipur. Several new initiatives by RALSA, under the direction of Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, were also launched.

Today, during his monthly edition of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised citizens to be cautious of the digital arrest scam and use the Know Your Customer (KYC) to verify customer details.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Websites from Nigeria? This shows how international these operations are. We need better international cooperation to shut down these servers. Good that CJI is speaking up. Awareness is the first step.
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Sarah B
Respectfully, while the CJI's personal story is alarming, the focus should be on the systemic failure. 50,000 crore looted and millions of cases pending? The judiciary and police need a massive tech upgrade and faster processes. Justice delayed is justice denied, especially for the elderly victims he mentioned.
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Aman W
My father almost fell for a digital arrest scam last month. They pretended to be from CBI. It's terrifying. We need more public service ads on TV and radio, especially in regional languages, to warn people. PM's Mann Ki Baat advice is good but needs to reach everyone.
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Karthik V
The "think first, then act" advice is golden for the digital age. We share OTPs and personal details too casually. Companies also need stricter data protection laws. Jai Hind and stay safe online!
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Nisha Z
It's good that high-level conferences are happening in Jaipur on this. Hope they come up with some practical solutions for common people, like a simpler national helpline number and faster ways to report and block fraudulent transactions.

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