Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday cautioned citizens against a rising cyber fraud tactic known as "digital arrest," clarifying that no such legal provision exists in India.

Speaking in the state Assembly during Question Hour of the Maharashtra Budget Session 2026, Fadnavis emphasised that fraudsters are impersonating police or central agencies like the CBI and using video calls to create a fake "virtual jail" scenario. These scammers attempt to intimidate victims into transferring money under the guise of legal action.