UP CM Yogi Adityanath warns citizens about cybercrime and “digital arrest” scams, urging awareness and reporting to helpline 1930.
In light of the rising number of cybercrime cases, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged citizens to exercise caution. CM Yogi has written a letter advising people to stay vigilant, clarifying that the government has no legal provision for a “digital arrest,” and warning everyone to avoid falling victim to cybercrimes.
“Mobile and computer have made our lives more accessible and comfortable, but at the same time the challenges of cybercrime have also escalated,” Adityanath stated in the film “Yogi Ki Pat To stop it, your government is taking a number of significant actions.
No national legislation contains a system similar to “digital arrest.” Be mindful and alert everyone around you, particularly the elderly. Together, let’s create a secure and cybercrime-free Uttar Pradesh.
Letter written by CM Yogi
According to the Chief Minister, mobile devices and the internet have made life easier in the modern era. But there has also been a sharp rise in cybercrime. To stop cybercrime, the government has established a vast network. According to him, there were just two cyber police stations in Uttar Pradesh prior to 2017, but as of right now, there are cybercrime police stations and assistance desks in each of the 75 districts.
In a letter, CM Yogi stated that the most effective defense against cybercriminals is awareness and attentiveness. These criminals use deceptive and false language, such as “digital arrest,” to threaten, intimidate, and extort money from defenseless victims. No national legislation contains a system similar to “digital arrest.”
No one is ever arrested or demanded to pay money by the police or any other agency via social media, WhatsApp, or video calls. CM Yogi advised people to exercise caution when using social media, claiming that criminals first get personal information about you through him and then use it against you.
The Chief Minister advised avoiding cyber fraud by not disclosing your OTP or personal information to third parties. First, report cheating to the helpdesk at 1930 if you have committed a cybercrime. Sooner complaints are more likely to be filed. Be mindful and educate those around you, particularly senior residents, so that we may all work together to create a state free from cybercrime.