This article is published by The Legal Warning India and written by Advocate Uday Singh.
Police Ne Video Call Par Arrest Bol Diya – Sach Ya Fraud?
Aajkal bahut se log panic me aa rahe hain kyunki unhe WhatsApp, Skype ya Zoom par ek video call aata hai. Call karne wala khud ko Police, CBI, ED ya Cyber Crime Officer batata hai aur kehta hai:
“Aap digital arrest me ho. Camera on rakho, kisi se baat mat karo.”
Sawal ye hai – kya India me police video call par arrest kar sakti hai?
Ya phir ye ek naya cyber crime hai?
Seedha Jawab: Ye Fraud Hai, Arrest Nahi
Indian law me “Digital Arrest” naam ki koi legal concept nahi hai.
Police ya investigating agency:
- ❌ Video call par arrest nahi karti
- ❌ WhatsApp par FIR ya warrant nahi bhejti
- ❌ Paisa maang kar case close nahi karti
Agar koi video call par arrest bol raha hai, to 99% cases me ye cyber fraud hota hai.
Fraudsters Ka Modus Operandi (Kaise Phasate Hain)
Is scam me criminals:
- Police uniform ya fake ID dikhaate hain
- Background me police station jaisa scene banate hain
- Bolte hain aapke khilaaf pornography / money laundering / parcel scam ka case hai
- Dar ke maare victim ko isolate kar dete hain
Fir kehte hain:
“Agar abhi cooperation nahi kiya to turant jail bhej denge.”
Kanoon Kya Kehta Hai? (Legal Reality)
India me arrest ka process clearly defined hai:
- Arrest sirf physical presence me hota hai
- Written notice / warrant hota hai
- Arrest memo banana mandatory hai
- Family ko inform karna zaroori hota hai
Video call, Zoom, WhatsApp – inka koi legal value arrest ke liye nahi hai.
Agar Aapko Aisa Video Call Aaye To Turant Kya Karein?
1️⃣ Call Disconnect Karein
Koi discussion ya argument me na jaayein.
2️⃣ Paisa Bilkul Transfer Na Karein
Police fine ya settlement ke liye UPI/crypto nahi maangti.
3️⃣ Evidence Save Karein
Call recording, number, screenshots – sab preserve karein.
4️⃣ Cyber Complaint Karein
1930 helpline ya official cyber crime portal par complaint file karein.
Agar Paisa Chala Gaya Ho To Kya Karein?
Agar aap already payment kar chuke hain:
- Turant bank ko inform karein
- Transaction reference share karein
- Cyber complaint number generate karein
Delay karne se recovery ke chances kam ho jaate hain.
Yaad Rakhein – Important Warning
Koi bhi police officer:
- ❌ Video call par arrest nahi karta
- ❌ Secret investigation ke naam par chup rehne ko nahi bolta
- ❌ Personal account me paisa nahi mangta
Aisa call aaye to samajh jaiye – yeh kanooni karwai nahi, balki crime hai.
Disclaimer: This article is for general legal information and awareness purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or solicitation. Communication is purely informational, in compliance with Bar Council of India Rule 36.
