The Supreme Court on Monday promised to deal with the digital arrest cases with an iron hand, while expressing shock that scammers have defrauded people of Rs 3,000 crore in India alone.

“It is shocking that almost Rs 3,000 crore have been collected from the victims in our country alone. We do not know much at the global level,” Justice Surya Kant presiding over a three-judge bench said after perusing a report submitted by the Centre in sealed cover.

The bench, also comprising Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Joymalya Bagchi, which perused the report said “it’s a very big challenge. It’s more than what we even thought of”. “Yes, it’s beyond our comprehension,” said Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.

“Some of the issues which you highlighted are important. We will issue appropriate directions,” sa

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