Overview
- After reviewing confidential reports, the bench said victims, largely senior citizens, have been coerced on audio and video calls to transfer money.
- Senior advocate N.S. Nappinai was appointed amicus curiae to recommend immediate safeguards before the next hearing.
- The court indicated it may centralise probes with the CBI and sought details on FIRs nationwide as well as the agency’s need for specialised cyber experts.
- Investigators reported transnational “scam compounds,” including in Myanmar and Thailand, creating hurdles for tracing funds and prosecuting organisers.
- The justices warned that forged court orders, impersonation of agencies and AI‑manipulated visuals erode public trust, signaling judicial steps to strengthen enforcement capacity.