The editorial discusses the rising menace of 'digital arrest' scams in India, where cybercriminals impersonate law enforcement agencies to psychologically manipulate and extort victims over video calls. It argues that blaming victims' gullibility is inadequate and highlights the need for systemic institutional, technical, and regulatory measures to tackle this form of high-tech organized crime. - **Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C):** An apex Ministry of Home Affairs initiative established to coordinate and strengthen India's institutional response to cybercrime through intelligence sharing, technical assistance, and national portals like NCRP. - **Supreme Court of India:** The highest constitutional court of India, responsible for judicial review, protecting fundamental rights, and upholding constitutional governance and the rule of law. **Introduction** The editorial discusses the rising menace of 'digital arrest' scams in India, where cybercriminals impersonate law enforcement agencies to psychologically manipulate and extort victims over video calls. It argues that blaming victims' gullibility is inadequate and highlights the need for systemic institutional, technical, and regulatory measures to tackle this form of high-tech organized crime. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - Digital arrest scams represent a sophisticated and alarming evolution of cyber fraud in India, moving beyond simple phishing to psychological manipulation. - Victims are subjected to prolonged, orchestrated video calls impersonating law enforcement or judicial officers, exploiting trust in institutional authority. - Dismissing these scams merely as gullibility is flawed; fraudsters leverage deep fake technology, leaked personal data, and systemic intimidation. - Combating this menace requires a coordinated response involving systemic financial tracking, stringent regulation of telecom and digital intermediaries, and robust public awareness campaigns. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C):** An apex Ministry of Home Affairs initiative established to coordinate and strengthen India's institutional response to cybercrime through intelligence sharing, technical assistance, and national portals like NCRP. - **Supreme Court of India:** The highest constitutional court of India, responsible for judicial review, protecting fundamental rights, and upholding constitutional governance and the rule of law.