CM Yogi Cautions Citizens Against Digital Arrest In Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday cautioned citizens against cyber frauds, stressing that there was no rule anywhere in the country for the so-called "digital arrest."

Taking to social media platforms, the CM shared a post saying the state government has significantly strengthened cybercrime prevention mechanisms, with cybercrime police stations now functional in all 75 districts.

In a post on X, Adityanath said that before 2017, the state had only two cybercrime police



stations, but dedicated cyber units have since been established across all districts, along with cyber help desks at every police station. 

The chief minister cautioned people against cyber frauds, particularly scams using misleading terms such as "digital arrest" to intimidate victims and extort money. 

There is no provision called 'digital arrest' in any law. Police or any government agency does not arrest people through video calls, WhatsApp or social media, nor do they demand money, he said.